November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service
November 1, 2022

November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service

The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent event sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and the Schuylkill County Historical Society which hosted 11 former and current members of the state legislature from Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

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October 21, 2022

Meeting to consider SB 996, and to consider the Executive Nominations of Pam Iovino to the State Civil Service Commission, and Joel Frank and Rudy Battle to the State Athletic Commission

Senate State Government Committee | Monday, October 24, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA  [Read More]

State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company
October 19, 2022

State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company

A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14).  [Read More]

Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances
October 18, 2022

Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances

The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing reviewing Senate Bill 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), which would codify the rights of parents over the upbringing of their children, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The committee also held a voting meeting and advanced four bills, including a bill to ensure the safe transport of ballots.  [Read More]

$1 Million Awarded to Schuylkill County to Fight Blight, Build New Housing
October 13, 2022

$1 Million Awarded to Schuylkill County to Fight Blight, Build New Housing

A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Brower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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October 12, 2022

Meeting to consider HB 34, HB 121, HB 2484 HB 2633, and public hearing on SB 996

Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building |   [Read More]

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Restore Schuylkill River Awarded State Grant
October 11, 2022

Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Restore Schuylkill River Awarded State Grant

A project to reclaim one hundred acres of abandoned mine land near Schuylkill Haven to reduce water pollution in the Schuylkill River was awarded $292,450 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).  [Read More]

Craft Beverages Promotion in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grant
October 6, 2022

Craft Beverages Promotion in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grant

A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).  [Read More]

Argall Bill to Ban Russian Companies from Receiving Pennsylvania Tax Dollars Passes Senate
September 21, 2022

Argall Bill to Ban Russian Companies from Receiving Pennsylvania Tax Dollars Passes Senate

A bill to ban companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving taxpayer dollars was approved by a bipartisan vote of 47-2 by the Senate today, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee
September 20, 2022

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee

Two bills to update Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, the key statute governing transparency in state government, were passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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