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Schuylkill County legislative delegation releases statement regarding potential state prison closures
January 6, 2017

Schuylkill County legislative delegation releases statement regarding potential state prison closures

FRACKVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) released the following statement regarding the governor’s decision to close two state correctional institutions out of five under consideration, one including SCI Frackville:   [Read More]

Argall sworn-in to serve new term in state Senate
January 3, 2017

Argall sworn-in to serve new term in state Senate

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) was sworn-in for his third term to the Senate of Pennsylvania to represent the 29th Senatorial District today during a ceremony at the state Capitol.  [Read More]

Report highlights possible taxpayer savings by closing empty state offices
December 21, 2016

Report highlights possible taxpayer savings by closing empty state offices

HARRISBURG – A report requested by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) highlights flaws in the state's management of state-owned and leased office space and outlines ways the state could streamline its real estate portfolio and save millions of tax dollars.  [Read More]

 
December 8, 2016

Argall honors more than 180 Vietnam era vets in monthly TV show

HAMBURG – A special edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show includes a tribute to more than 180 local veterans who served during the conflict in Vietnam.    [Read More]

Goodman, Argall announce millions in state grants
December 6, 2016

Goodman, Argall announce millions in state grants

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David G. Argall announced that they helped secure $2.477 million in state grants to help replace a bridge, extend an airport runway and repair a road in Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Argall, Holman host roundtable discussion on opioid prevention, education for local youth
December 1, 2016

Argall, Holman host roundtable discussion on opioid prevention, education for local youth

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN –Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and District Attorney Christine Holman joined county and state officials today in Schuylkill County for a roundtable discussion regarding the local impacts of the heroin and opioid addiction crisis.   [Read More]

Argall, Knowles call for investigation into Labor and Industry fund transfers
November 23, 2016

Argall, Knowles call for investigation into Labor and Industry fund transfers

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) are calling on the Attorney General, Auditor General and Inspector General to investigate exhausted funds leading to the anticipated layoff of 600 call center employees within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.  [Read More]

 
November 22, 2016

Berks students featured in Argall’s latest television program

SPRING TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) television program for November features the highlights from Argall’s recent student government seminar held at Penn State Berks.    [Read More]

Vietnam era veterans honored at ceremony in Hamburg
November 17, 2016

Vietnam era veterans honored at ceremony in Hamburg

HAMBURG – Over 180 veterans from the Vietnam era were honored during a ceremony hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) at Hamburg Area High School Thursday night.  [Read More]

Argall named to Senate Leadership for 2017-18 session
November 16, 2016

Argall named to Senate Leadership for 2017-18 session

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will continue to serve as Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session.  [Read More]

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