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This month’s local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on the annual World War II History Weekend held at the Berks County Airport.   [Read More]

Applications for the 2019-2020 School Safety and Security Grant Program are now open to schools and community groups, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).   [Read More]

Senators Scott Martin (R-13) and David G. Argall (R-29) have introduced a bill that would require able-bodied, non-elderly Medicaid recipients to seek employment or volunteer in the community as a condition of receiving benefits.   [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) was appointed to serve on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety.   [Read More]

This month’s local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on Hydro’s Extrusion plant in Cressona.   [Read More]

State Senators David Argall (R-29) and Judith L. Schwank (D-11) announced today that PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards has agreed to their joint request to deploy automated speed enforcement units in work zones along Interstate 78 in Berks County when they become available this Fall.   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced today that three Schuylkill County community grants will fight blight and create more housing options in Frackville, Minersville, and Tamaqua.   [Read More]

This month’s local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on the local Eagle Scouts from Berks and Schuylkill Counties.   [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall (R – Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator John Yudichak (D – Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that the Pennsylvania state budget includes a major expansion of the Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit which will protect over 3,000 energy jobs and continue the successful environmental reclamation work in counties impacted by centuries of coal mining.   [Read More]

The Senate of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly approved a spending plan for Fiscal Year 2019-20 today that controls spending increases while investing in vital state programs and not raising taxes.   [Read More]

he State Senate and the House of Representatives have approved House Bill 65, which includes a proposal to rename a bridge on State Route 4011, Gap Road, in memory of A. Donald Buffington according to Senator David G Argall (R-29).   [Read More]

Cosmetology students would no longer have to risk having their license applications denied due to minor offenses in their past due to a bill approved by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).   [Read More]

This month’s local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on the Senator’s annual “Senator for a Day” program at Penn State Schuylkill which recently attracted hundreds of students from area schools.   [Read More]

The Senate unanimously approved a proposal sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to rename a bridge on State Route 4011, Gap Road, and crosses Pine Creek in memory of A. Donald Buffington. This commemorates Mr. Buffington’s faithful service to his community.   [Read More]

The Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will discuss possible school district consolidation during a public workshop discussion. This workshop will take place on Monday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 461 of the Main Capitol Building in Harrisburg.        [Read More]

The Senate approved bipartisan legislation, SB712, today which would extend the authority of the State Treasurer to invest funds in the State Treasury in accordance with the prudent person investment standard.   [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall offered remarks of encouragement and congratulations to the Class of 2018 Gathering of the Eagle Scouts recently.   [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall  will partner with six local groups – Tamaqua Community Partnership, Our Town Foundation, Downtown Shenandoah, Pottsville Continued Progress, Sinking Spring Boss2020 and the Schuylkill Haven Strategic Planning Initiative to host a Community Revitalization Workshop.   [Read More]

Senator David G. Argall  will host a training program on Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Prevention with the PA Department of Banking and Securities on May 29th at 8 a.m. at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Community Center.   [Read More]

This month’s local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on the growth of the Silberline Manufacturing Co. in Rush Township.     [Read More]