October 28, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with Superintendents from Berks County at the state Capitol.
October 28, 2015 – Superintendents from Berks County tour the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol.
October 28, 2015 – The fourth grade class of Blue Mountain East Elementary visit the state Capitol.
October 28, 2015 – The fourth grade class of Blue Mountain East Elementary visit the state Capitol.
October 27, 2015 – The fourth grade class of Hegins-Hubley Elementary School visits the state Capitol.
October 27, 2015 – The fourth grade class of Hegins-Hubley Elementary School visits the state Capitol.
October 15, 2015 – Senator Argall, second from right, is awarded “Friend of the Association” by the Pennsylvania Moving and Storage Associates at their annual conference in Harrisburg. Congratulating Argall from left to right are Jack McGrath, Executive Director of PMSA; Rick Christ, member of PMSA Board of Directors; and Rod Pursell, Chairman of PMSA.
October 14, 2015 – The Senate Aviation Caucus, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a meeting with the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania during their 35th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation & Aerospace Conference to discuss air service development.
October 2, 2015 – Senator Argall participates in a legislative roundtable hosted by the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association.
September 30, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representatives Neal Goodman, Jerry Knowles and Mike Tobash host a concealed carry seminar at the Landingville Fire Company. Residents heard from Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht and Schuylkill County Sheriff Joe Groody.
September 30, 2015 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee holds a joint public hearing with the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on waterfront development tax credits.
September 30, 2015 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee holds a joint public hearing with the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on waterfront development tax credits.
September 29, 2015 – The Senate Aviation Caucus, chaired by Sen. Argall, holds a briefing on drone technology at the state Capitol.
September 29, 2015 – The Senate Aviation Caucus, chaired by Sen. Argall, holds a briefing on drone technology at the state Capitol.
September 23, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representatives Neal Goodman, Jerry Knowles and Mike Tobash host a concealed carry seminar at the West End Fire and Rescue in Mahanoy City. The event drew over 300 local residents to hear from Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht and Schuylkill County Sheriff Joe Groody.
September 15, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with Deborah Waller, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Building Code Officials (PABCO), after speaking with over 100 municipal officials. Sen. Argall provided an update about several anti-blight proposals pending before the General Assembly during PABCO’s annual conference.
September 5, 2015 – Senator Argall participates as a judge during the Taste of Hamburger festival. Joining Argall are Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht, right, Mike Keller of WEEU, bottom, and local chef Sal Rozzi, left.
September 3, 2015 – Senator Argall, second from right, tours Paul Zimmerman's Dairy Farm in Bernville with Randal Zimmerman, left, Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Representative Barry Jozwiak, and Paul Zimmerman.
September 3, 2015 – Senator Argall hosts a breakfast with local farmers at Blue Mountain Family Restaurant in Shartlesville. Argall invited Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to address dozens of local farmers.
August 18, 2015 – Senator Argall, right, presents a congratulatory citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania to the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority for being awarded the “2015 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.” Representatives Neal Goodman, left, and Jerry Knowles, third from right, and an aide to Rep. Mike Tobash, second from left, presented similar citations from the House of Representatives to Pat Caulfield, Executive Director of SCMA, third from left, and Frank Schoeneman, Chairman of SCMA, second from right.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall talks with Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman during National Night Out in Tamaqua.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall speaks with Ed Shafer, owner of Shafer's Pharmacy, during National Night Out in Tamaqua.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours the No. 9 Coal Mine in Lansford with Dave Kuchta, President of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours the No. 9 Coal Mine in Lansford with Dave Kuchta, President of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours the No. 9 Coal Mine in Lansford with Dave Kuchta, President of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours the No. 9 Coal Mine in Lansford.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours Alcon, Sinking Spring's largest employer, with Rick Patterson, Vice President, General Manager of the Sinking Spring Operations of Alcon Research, Ltd.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall tours the facilities of the Sinking Spring YMCA.
August 4, 2015 – Senator Argall visits the Sinking Spring YMCA.
July 23, 2015 – Senators Argall and Schwank present a congratulatory citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania to Ethan Kunkel on behalf of the Kunkel family for being awarded the 2015 Berks County Outstanding Farm Family.
July 23, 2015 – Senator Argall presents a congratulatory citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania to Taylor Pool, the 2015 Reading Fair Queen.
July 14, 2015 - Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), second from left, testifies at a joint public hearing with the Senate and House Transportation Committees. The panel discussed Argall’s proposal to strengthen safety in work zones in Pennsylvania. The panel also included Robert Latham, left, Lieutenant Robert Krol, second from right, and Pennsylvania State Troopers Association President Joseph Kovel, right.
July 12, 2015 – Senator Argall and Commissioner Halcovage present congratulatory citations to Theresa Matino in celebration of her 100th birthday at Francesco’s Restaurant in Shenandoah.
June 25, 2015 – Senator Argall and several cosponsors of the Property Tax Independence Act hosted a meeting with leaders of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations, the grassroots coalition supporting Senate Bill 76, to receive an update and discuss strategy to eliminate school property taxes. The event was attended by coalition leaders from Berks, Carbon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Monroe, Schuylkill and York Counties.
June 16, 2015 – Senator Argall discusses his Senate Bill 748 before the Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Argall's legislation would remove a serious burden from the Pennsylvania State Police by allowing qualified private companies to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads.
June 16, 2015 – Senator Argall, seated, joins Senators Mensch, Folmer and Rafferty to introduce Senate Bill 76, the Property Tax Independence Act.
June 16, 2015 – Some of the 23 cosponsors gather to introduce Senate Bill 76 -- the Property Tax Independence Act.
June 11, 2015 – Senator Argall joins the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to recognize 2015 award winners. Pictured are Karen Kenderdine, Schuylkill Chamber Board President;; Eileen Kuperavage, Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, Business Woman of the Year; John Eagan, Alfred Benesch Jeff O'Neill, Schuylkill Chamber Treasurer and Awards Committee Chair; Frank Schoeneman, Chairman of the Board, Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, Non-Profit of the Year; Greg Header, Solar Innovations, Entrepreneur of the Year; Brian Rich, Jack Rich, Inc., Business Man of the Year; and Senator Argall.
June 11, 2015 – Senator Argall hosts the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), in Pottsville. The hearing focused on the current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants. Pictured are Sens. Argall, Yaw and Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
June 11, 2015 – Senator Argall hosts the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), in Pottsville. The hearing focused on the current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants. Pictured are Sens. Argall, Yaw and Camera Bartolotta (R-46).
June 9, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with Berks County residents Lindsay Schroeder and Isaac Mengel in his Capitol office. Lindsay is the Pennsylvania Grange Female Youth Ambassador and Isaac is the Pennsylvania Junior Grange Prince.
June 6, 2015 – Senator Argall recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Borough of Shoemakersville.
June 6, 2015 – Senator Argall, Congressman Charlie Dent and Representative Jerry Knowles recognized the 250th anniversary of the Borough of Shoemakersville. Presenting a congratulatory citation from left to right are Argall, Shoemakersville Councilman Chris Kline, Dent and Knowles.
June 5, 2015 – Senator Argall congratulates Russ Strine and the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum on the 25th anniversary of World War II weekend in Berks County.
June 5, 2015 – Senator Argall presents a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania congratulating Russ Strine and the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum on the 25th anniversary of World War II weekend in Berks County.
June 1, 2015 – Senator Argall hosts Reverend Christopher Wollyung of Mahanoy City as the state Senate’s guest chaplain for Monday, June 1. As guest chaplain, Wollyung opened up the Senate in prayer.
May 14, 2015 – Students debate school property tax reform during a student government seminar hosted by Senator Argall, left. Blue Mountain’s Jack Barton, right, and Mahanoy Area’s Darryl Andreas, center, discuss a proposal to eliminate school property taxes.
May 14, 2015 – Senator Argall concludes his annual student government seminar hosted at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. The event brought over 80 students from 10 different local area school districts to the campus.
May 11, 2015 – Senator Argall, right, presents Dennis Essig, center, with a specialty license plate and congratulatory citation from the Senate, held by Dennis’s wife, Lucy, left
May 6, 2015 – Senator Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) chairs a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing on Wednesday. Senator Elder Vogel, left, is prime sponsor of Senate Bill 724.
May 6, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with Reverend Janet Kline in the Senate chamber. Rev. Kline was a guest chaplain of Senator Argall and opened the Senate session in prayer.
May 5, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with advocates for afterschool programs from Schuylkill County in his Harrisburg office. Pictured with Senator Argall are Michele Day, left, and Chris Beckfield, center, both of Schuylkill County.
May 1, 2015 – Senator Argall greets students from West Penn Elementary in the Rotunda of the state Capitol.
April 27, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representative Goodman host a community shredding event in Mahanoy City. The event also featured a seminar on tips to prevent identity theft.
April 24, 2015 – Senator Argall visits with children at Child Development's Mahanoy City Center.
April 20, 2015 – Senator Argall, left, and Rep. Jerry Knowles, right, present a congratulatory citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania and House of Representatives to Andrew Muller, Chairman and CEO of Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad, center, for being named the 2015 Regional Railroad of the Year by Railway Age.
April 15, 2015 – Senator Argall hosts Dick Yuengling, President of D.G. Yuengling and Son – America’s Oldest Brewery, at the state Capitol. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Doyle Heffley, Rep. Jerry Knowles, Dick Yuengling, Sen. Argall and Rep. Jeff Wheeland.
April 14, 2015 – Senate Republican Leaders, including Senator Argall, meet with the Canadian Consul General.
April 14, 2015 – Trinity Academy of Shenandoah tours the state Capitol.
April 14, 2015 – Sander Nygaard shadows Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
April 14, 2015 – Senator Argall is joined by architects from across Pennsylvania to announce the Neighborhood Restoration Act at a news conference in the state Capitol.
April 14, 2015 – Senator Argall is joined by architects from across Pennsylvania to announce the Neighborhood Restoration Act at a news conference in the state Capitol.
April 14, 2015 – Senator Argall is joined by architects from across Pennsylvania to announce the Neighborhood Restoration Act at a news conference in the state Capitol.
April 10, 2015 – Senator Argall participates in the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 2015 Legislative Breakfast.
April 8, 2015 – Senator Argall, second from right, joins Representatives Jerry Knowles, left; Mike Tobash, second from left; and Neal Goodman, right; to congratulate Schuylkill County Treasurer Jackie McGovern, center, for her years of public service . McGovern has held the elected office since 1996.
April 8, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representative Mike Tobash meet Rocket, the mascot for the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA in Pine Grove. Rocket is a certified therapy dog and serves as an inspiration to us all.
March 31, 2015 – Senator Argall asks the Department of Revenue about school property tax reform during a state budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
March 28, 2015 - Senator Argall meets with students participating in Schuylkill Haven's "Art Around the Town." Their projects focused on cultural lineage of local residents.
March 25, 2015 – Senator Argall inquires about the federal regulations on the anthracite coal industry during a state budget hearing with the Department of Environmental Protection.
March 25, 2015 – Senator Argall participates in a discussion with Representative Madeline Dean and Representative Kerry Benninghoff on the state budget at an event hosted by the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center.
March 25, 2015 – Senator Argall discusses the Property Tax Independence Act with Senator Mario Scavello during a taping of Sen. Scavello's legislative television program.
March 24, 2015 – Senator Argall asks the Department of Aging about senior-related issues during a state budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
March 23, 2015 – Senator Argall discusses education issues during a webinar hosted by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA). Sen. Argall is joined by Representative Mike Tobash, middle, and John Callahan, Senior Director of Government Affairs of PSBA.
March 23, 2015 – Senator Argall asks the Public Utility Commission about the household goods mover industry in Pennsylvania during a state budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
March 16, 2015 – The Senate Appropriations Committee holds a hearing on the state budget with the Governor's Budget Office.
March 16, 2015 – Senator Argall asks Budget Secretary Randy Albright about the governor's proposed budget during a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing.
March 13, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representative Knowles tour Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd. in Tilden Township, Berks County. Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd. is one of the largest duck farms in the nation.
March 13, 2015 – Senator Argall and Representative Knowles tour Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd. in Tilden Township, Berks County. Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd. is one of the largest duck farms in the nation.
March 3, 2015 – Senator Argall offers his reaction to the governor's budget address in the Capitol Rotunda.
February 25, 2015 – The official photo of the 2015-16 Senate of Pennsylvania Majority Leadership Team. Standing: Senator Dave Argall, Majority Policy Chairman; Senator Chuck McIlhinney, Caucus Administrator; Senator John Gordner, Whip; Senator Rich Alloway, Caucus Secretary; Senator Bob Mensch, Caucus Chairman. Seated: Senator Jake Corman, Majority Leader; Senator Joe Scarnati, President Pro Tempore; Senator Pat Browne, Appropriations Chairman.
February 25, 2015 – Senator Argall fields questions from Pottsville Area High School students at the state Capitol.
February 24, 2015 – The February edition of “Transactions,” a publication from the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, features a wide-ranging conversation on fighting blight with Senator Argall.
February 24, 2015 – Senator Argall meets with local resident Josh Stranix, who is a member of the Board of Directors for ARC, at his Capitol office to discuss legislative initiatives.
February 23, 2015 – Senator Argall introduces legislation to limit insurers’ ability to retroactively deny reimbursements during a news conference in the state Capitol. Several medical professionals joined Argall to introduce the legislation.
February 19, 2015 – Senator Argall presents congratulatory citations from the Senate of Pennsylvania to Kenny Boyle and Marcus Schmerfeld for earning the rank of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony in Barnesville. Photo courtesy of Andy Leibenguth of TamaquaArea.com.
February 5, 2015 – Senator Argall and Senator Judy Schwank present William G. Koch with a congratulatory citation from the Senate for his 45 years of service and dedication to the Berks History Center.
January 15, 2015 – Senator Argall presents Berks County resident and Vietnam veteran Joe Soga with the first-minted Combat Infantryman Badge specialty license plate. Argall introduced legislation at the request of Soga to create specialty plates recognizing the distinguished service of veterans.
January 13, 2015 – Senator Argall, right, attends a bill signing ceremony with Governor Tom Corbett, center, and Empire Beauty Schools Chairman and CEO Frank Schoeneman, left. Argall’s amendment allows cosmetology students to take one written examination after completing 80 percent of their coursework in an effort to boost licensure across the state and create a seamless transition from education to employment.
January 8, 2015 – Senator Argall addresses the Berks TEA Party after being invited to speak on the Property Tax Independence Act and other important state reforms during a meeting in Shillington.
January 8, 2015 – The Coal Cracker Magazine Editorial Board interviews Senator Argall in his Mahanoy City office. The interview covered topics ranging from the “War on Blight” to international affairs. The Coal Cracker Magazine is a youth-led news publication for the Coal Region.
January 6, 2015 – Representative Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will serve in leadership roles in their respective chambers in the 2015-16 legislative session.
January 6, 2015 – The 199th Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly began on Tuesday, Jan. 6, when members of the state House and Senate were sworn in to office. Pictured, from left, are area lawmakers, Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Rep. Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill).
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