Senate State Government Committee begins Series of Hearings on Department of State Controversies
The Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), held the first in a series of hearings Tuesday reviewing many of the recent, controversial actions undertaken by the Department of State. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Our Town Foundation of Hamburg to hold Press Conference Announcing State Grant
Senator Argall, Rep. Jerry Knowles, the Our Town Foundation, Hamburg Borough officials, and others will gather to announce a $200,000 grant award from the Department of Community and Economic Development to develop a large lot located within the Hamburg Borough’s designated Main Street Corridor into a recreational area for community events. [Read More]
Public hearing on the Department of State’s Risk Limiting Audit Pilot
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Schuylkill River: More Improvement Needed
Legislators from Berks and Schuylkill County, agency representatives, and members of the public gathered in the Schuylkill Haven Recreational Center Tuesday morning to review the progress of longstanding efforts to clean up the Schuylkill River and its nearby creeks and streams. [Read More]
Schuylkill County Legislative Delegation to Discuss the Future of the Schuylkill River
Senator David G. Argall, Representative Tim Twardzik, Representative Jerry Knowles, and Representative Joe Kerwin will host a public roundtable discussion on August 10 to discuss actions needed for the ongoing restoration of the Schuylkill River. [Read More]
August Argall Report: Pottsville’s Ongoing Revitalization
The August edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on the ongoing bipartisan revitalization of the city of Pottsville. [Read More]
Public hearing on congressional reapportionment
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Temple University | [Read More]
Senator Argall Responds to President Biden’s Remarks in Philadelphia
As the Chair of the Senate State Government Committee, which has jurisdiction over Pennsylvania’s elections, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks in Philadelphia regarding election reform: [Read More]
Sinking Spring, Spring Township awarded almost $800,000 for Traffic Upgrades
Sinking Spring and Spring Township each received grants totaling almost $800,000 to support upgrades to traffic signals and other hardware to ease traffic congestion in the area, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). These upgrades are the latest step in the ongoing local effort to revitalize the area, which has included efforts to support local businesses and revamp infrastructure. [Read More]
July Argall Report: Breathing New Life into Tamaqua
The July edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on the ongoing revitalization of Tamaqua. [Read More]
Argall: 2021-22 budget provides schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties with $19.5 million funding increase
HARRISBURG – The 2021-22 bipartisan budget passed by the Senate and the House and signed into law by the Governor includes an increase of $19,495,949 compared to last year for the 21 Berks and Schuylkill County school districts in the 29th Senate district, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The budget contains the largest […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Comprehensive Voter Rights Bill to Transform Election System, Restore Faith
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed House Bill 1300, a comprehensive voter rights bill that makes significant updates to Pennsylvania’s election system, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who served as the floor leader for the bill. [Read More]
Voting Meeting to consider HB 1300
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
State Government Committee Advances Bill to Curb Congressional Gerrymandering
On Tuesday, the Senate State Government Committee advanced a bill, Senate Bill 222, to reform the process of redrawing Pennsylvania’s congressional districts by a bipartisan vote of 8-3, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Senate Advances Argall Bill to Increase Vaccine Transparency
The Senate passed a bill by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 50-0 to increase the transparency of Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout by requiring the Department of Health to make public the amount of vaccine doses that have been wasted, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill). [Read More]
Senate Approves Bipartisan Bill to Fund Demolition of Decaying Buildings
The Senate approved Senate Bill 439 to fund the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), the sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Voting Meeting on SB 222, SB738, SB 784 and HB 1010
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 11 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 735 and SB 764
Senate State Government Committee | June 15, 2021 | 10 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Special Committee Releases Report on Election Reforms
The bipartisan Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform released a report today detailing its findings and recommendations to strengthen Pennsylvania’s election system. [Read More]
Senate, House of Representatives Vote to End Emergency Declaration
After Schuylkill County voters approved two constitutional amendments limiting the Governor’s emergency powers by a margin of close to 9,000 votes, the Senate and House of Representatives voted today to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration, according to Senator David G. Argall, Rep. Jerry Knowles, Rep. Tim Twardzik, and Rep. Joe Kerwin, all of whom supported the measure. [Read More]