Schuylkill Delegation: $3 Million in State Funding for Alvernia will help to transform Downtown Pottsville
Alvernia University’s new $3 million state grant to turn a vacant, blighted building into the newest CollegeTowne campus is the best news for downtown Pottsville in many years, according to Senator David G. Argall, Rep. Tim Twardzik, Rep. Joe Kerwin and Rep. Jerry Knowles. [Read More]
Parks and Recreation Grants Awarded to Ten Schuylkill County Projects
Ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon). [Read More]
Anti-Court Packing Resolution, Redistricting Data Passed by State Government Committee
A resolution to prevent partisan attempts to expand the US Supreme Court and a bill to codify population data for congressional redistricting were passed by the Senate State Government Committee this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the committee’s chairman. [Read More]
Redesigned Constitutional Amendment Process Moves Forward
Due to critical mistakes by the Department of State, the Senate State Government Committee passed a bill today by a bipartisan vote of 8-3 to restore public confidence in the process of amending the state Constitution, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the committee’s chairman. [Read More]
Meeting to consider George Burrell for reappointment to the Board of Claims, and SB 940, SB 992, SR 67 and HB 1823
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Senator Argall Statement on Grant to Support FirstEnergy Stadium Upgrades
Senator David G. Argall issued the following statement on the $7.5 million grant awarded to support upgrades to FirstEnergy Stadium. This funding was allocated from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). [Read More]
December Argall Report: Fighting Blight
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on a recent committee hearing which discussed blight remediation across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Finnegan Foundation Provides Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Future Leaders
Applications are now being accepted for 2022 summer internships in state government through the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation. [Read More]
Minersville Borough Awarded Downtown Revitalization Grant
HARRISBURG – Minersville Borough will receive an additional $495,236 grant to expand a downtown revitalization effort to improve pedestrian safety along Sunbury Street, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). “The borough is elated that this project can be completed,” said Borough Manager Bob Mahalchick. “We are grateful to our […] [Read More]
Senate to Consider Redesign of PA Constitutional Amendment Process
After a year marred by critical mistakes by the Department of State, the Senate State Government Committee reviewed a proposal today to restore public confidence in the process of amending the state Constitution, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the committee’s chairman. [Read More]
Public hearing to receive testimony on Senate Bill 940, legislation to ensure constitutional amendments are properly advertised
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Testimony Highlights Difficulty of Drawing Perfect Map
Testimony received during this week’s hearing of the Senate State Government Committee highlighted many of the difficulties and controversies surrounding the process of congressional redistricting, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. [Read More]
Citizen Redistricting Maps Reviewed by Senate State Government Committee
Citizen-drawn maps of new Congressional districts for Pennsylvania were reviewed by the Senate State Government today during a public hearing, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who chaired the hearing. [Read More]
Senate to Consider Halcovage Removal
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) introduced legislation today to remove Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage from office. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 784, SB 807, and SB 812
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing to receive information on congressional maps recommended by members of the public
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
November Argall Report: New Opportunities for Local Nurses
The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focuses on education and career opportunities for current and prospective nurses in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. [Read More]
Lithuanian Ambassador Welcomed to Harrisburg
Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States and Mexico Audra Plepytė visited Harrisburg today and addressed both the Senate and the House of Representatives on the importance of international ties between Pennsylvania and Lithuania. [Read More]
Minersville, Girardville Receive Grants for Improvements to Aging Water Infrastructure
Two projects in Schuylkill County aiming to improve aging and outdated water infrastructure received millions in state funding this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). [Read More]
Shoemakersville Borough Receives Funding to Replace Aging Water Infrastructure
A project that will improve aging and outdated water infrastructure in Shoemakersville Borough received millions in funding this week, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill). [Read More]