June 24, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 488, SB 492, SB 1130, HB 2115, HB 2219, HB 2485, HB 2524
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
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June 23, 2022
Increasing Transparency in State Government
Potential revisions to the Right to Know Law, which allows for Pennsylvania residents and organizations to request information about the operations of state and local agencies, the General Assembly, the judiciary, and state-related universities, were the subject of a hearing of the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
June 22, 2022
Argall Bill to Protect Corrections Officers Passed by Senate
A bill to protect the rights of Pennsylvania’s corrections officers was approved by the state Senate by a bipartisan vote of 42-8, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
June 21, 2022
Argall Bill to Curb Welfare Abuse Passed by Senate
A bill to halt wasteful spending in the Medical Assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) programs was approved by the state Senate today by a vote of 30 to 20, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
June 13, 2022
***Media Advisory*** Senate State Government Committee Hearing to Review Efforts to Hold Russia Accountable, Support Veteran and Minority Owned Businesses
The Senate State Government Committee will hold a hearing reviewing two bills that aim to hold the Russian government accountable for their heinous war crimes (SB 1203 and HB 2447) and a bill that aims to support veteran and minority owned businesses in Pennsylvania (SB 1140). [Read More]
June 6, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 117, SB 760, SB 822, SB 1029, SB 1130
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8 E-A [Read More]
June 1, 2022
June Argall Report: Promoting Work, Not Welfare
The June edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features efforts to reduce fraud and abuse within Pennsylvania’s welfare system and promote work for able-bodied individuals currently receiving benefits. [Read More]
May 24, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 784, 1127, 1175, 1182, 1209 and HB 2496
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, May 25th | 10 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
May 10, 2022
Argall Commends Lehigh County District Attorney for Efforts to Secure Drop Boxes
After Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman and other organizations criticized Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin for his plan to position law enforcement at his county’s drop boxes during the upcoming primary election on May 17th, Senator David G. Argall (R-29), who chairs the state Senate committee responsible for elections, sent a letter commending District Attorney Martin for his efforts to protect election integrity. [Read More]
April 22, 2022
Roadway Improvement Projects in Kline Township, McAdoo Borough Receive State Grants
Projects in Kline Township and McAdoo Borough were awarded state grants through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to restore deteriorated roadways, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-124). [Read More]