News Releases

In the issue: Senate Passes COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments State warns of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams Trout Fishing Season Opens Early Guidance Issued on Building Safety and Maintenance During COVID-19 Pandemic Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs Option to Vote by Mail-in Ballot Celebrating Easter and Passover Senate Passes COVID-19 Emergency […]   [Read More]

In this email edition: Governor’s Waiver Process Creates Confusion for Employers and Employees New COVID-19 Resource Guide Available Now Department of Health Advises Use of Masks When Leaving Home Two PennDOT Projects Restarting in Berks County Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More COVID-19 Response Measures Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed […]   [Read More]

EMAIL SUBJECT: Coronavirus News & Information Governor Vetoes Massive Jobs Program Lawmakers to the Governor: Common sense is needed now more than ever Business Exemption Submission Period Ends List of Life-Sustaining Businesses Updated; Up to 31,000 Businesses Submit Waiver Requests State Business Loan Program Reaches Maximum; New Loan Program Created to Help Businesses Social Security […]   [Read More]

Highlights from the 2019 Boy Scouts Hawk Mountain Council Banquet, originally aired in July 2019.     [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall, echoing the sentiments of many local employers and employees, is calling for increased transparency from the Governor’s office as local workers struggle to understand his orders for non-essential employers to close.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate’s leadership team, including Policy Chairman Dave Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has asked the Governor to immediately reclassify residential construction employers as an essential business.   [Read More]