Senator Argall, Rep Knowles Hamburg Office to Reopen
HAMBURG – Now that Hamburg Borough is reopening its Borough hall, the office located there shared by Senator Dave Argall and Representative Jerry Knowles is set to reopen on Wednesday, April 7th. This office will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am – 1 pm for walk-ins or by appointment to assist with […] [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Anti-gerrymandering Bill
The Senate State Government Committee has passed a bill that would establish new, nonpartisan qualifications for the Legislative Reapportionment Chair with unanimous, bipartisan support, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), the chair of the committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB423, SB 441, and SR 36
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 274 and HB 284
Senate State Government Committee | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 10:00 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Renovations Begin for Tamaqua downtown apartments
A long awaited effort to renovate and restore the Berwick House and two neighboring buildings on West Broad Street in downtown Tamaqua is underway, according to Senator David G. Argall and Representative Jerry Knowles. [Read More]
Public Hearing – A Review of Best Practices of Election Integrity and Security from Other States
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | March 15, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Floor | [Read More]
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform Begins Bipartisan Review
The bipartisan Senate panel will begin a comprehensive review of the 2020 General Election with their first hearing to review best practices of election integrity and security from other states on Monday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Senate Chamber. [Read More]
Argall: $2 million more to Schuylkill County for Demolition of blighted sites
Schuylkill County’s demolition program will be expanded due to $2 million in state grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) [Read More]
Schuylkill County Land Bank Receives Demolition Grant
The Schuylkill County Land Bank has received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Keystone Communities Program, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). [Read More]
March Argall Report: Argall Event Focuses on the Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout in Pennsylvania
The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on his recent telephone town hall that focused on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate, House State Government Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Census
The Senate State Government Committee will hold a joint hearing with the House State Government Committee on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on how the anticipated delays in the 2020 Census could impact Pennsylvania’s redistricting and reapportionment process. [Read More]
Joint Hearing for the Receipt of 2020 Census Data
Joint Hearing Senate and House State Government Committee | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Argall asks Governor for Non-Partisan Nomination for Secretary of the Commonwealth
After the recent resignation of Kathy Boockvar from her position as Secretary of the Commonwealth, which administers the state’s elections, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) penned a letter to Governor Wolf requesting that her replacement be a non-partisan professional. [Read More]
Governor’s Tax Increases: Dead on Arrival
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement after Governor Wolf’s budget address today: [Read More]
Senator Argall, other Legislative Officials to tour Miners Loft
Senator David G. Argall, representatives from QSP Development, and members of the staff of Congressman Dan Meuser and State Rep Tim Twardzik will gather for a tour of the new Miners Loft complex in Minersville. [Read More]
Senator Argall Statement on Resignation of Secretary of State Boockvar
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) made the following statement after hearing the news of Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar’s resignation: [Read More]
February Argall Report: Returning to Civil Discourse in Politics – Part 2
The February edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) focuses on a recent discussion hosted by Kutztown University students on civil discourse in politics and features both Senator Argall and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography
The Senate approved a bill this week by a vote of 46-2 that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), who supported the legislation. [Read More]
State Government Committee Passes Constitutional Amendment to Reform how the Lieutenant Governor is Selected
By a bipartisan vote of 10-1, the Senate State Government Committee has passed legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who is the prime sponsor of this legislation. [Read More]
Senate Approves Constitutional Amendment Requiring a Legislative Vote on Extended Disaster Declarations
The state Senate today approved a constitutional amendment by a bipartisan vote of 28-20 that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving it one step closer to a voter referendum. [Read More]