Argall resolution asks Congress to investigate unfair foreign subsidies for their anthracite coal
?HARRISBURG – The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee unanimously approved a resolution today calling on Congress and the President to investigate unfair foreign government subsidies for their exports to the United States of anthracite coal, according to the proposal’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Senator Argall’s statement regarding the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee, released the following statement regarding the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1. [Read More]
Argall: Governor’s veto puts school district building projects reimbursement on hold
HARRISBURG – Reimbursement for school construction projects are put on hold due to the governor’s recent veto, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Senator Argall’s statement on voting in favor of state budget
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2015-16 state budget. [Read More]
Senate passes Argall bill to allow private sector to escort super load transports
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously passed legislation on Sunday that would allow qualified private companies to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall bill to limit “spot appeals” of assessments wins Senate committee approval
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would ban a taxing district’s ability to appeal a property assessment based on the sale of the property received the unanimous support of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee this morning, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Local high school students featured in Argall’s monthly TV show
Senator Argall’s monthly television show features local high school students who participated in his recent Senator for a Day program at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
Committee approves Argall proposal to allow private sector to escort super load transports
HARRISBURG – The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a proposal on Tuesday that would remove a serious burden from the Pennsylvania State Police by allowing qualified private companies to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Lawmakers Announce Schuylkill Technology Center to Receive State Grant for Nearly $8,500
“The grant funded by the Liquor Control Board will allow concerned local youth to communicate with their peers about the dangers of underage drinking,” Sen. Argall said. “I applaud the students for their passion and leadership to take a stand against underage drinking.” [Read More]
Senate passes Argall’s blight demolition funding proposal
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today to give counties a new option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Berks Senators introduce work zone safety measure
HARRISBURG – Holly Doppel of Lenhartsville emailed Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks) after she read the lawmakers were interested in spearheading a bipartisan effort to strengthen safety in work zones. [Read More]
Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week
POTTSVILLE – A Senate committee will hold a public hearing in Pottsville on June 11 to receive an update on current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Reverend Wollyung of Mahanoy City serves as guest chaplain of Senate of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – As a guest of Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Reverend Christopher Wollyung of the First United Methodist Church in Mahanoy City served as the state Senate’s guest chaplain on Monday. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee approves Argall’s demolition funding proposal
HARRISBURG – Counties could have another option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties under legislation approved today by the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall’s student government seminar encourages local students to debate state issues
Local students discussed a wide range of state issues during Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) annual Senator for a Day student government seminar at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus on Thursday. [Read More]
Argall, Knowles to host concealed carry seminar in Hamburg
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) will co-host a Concealed Carry Seminar in Hamburg on May 14 to educate gun owners about state laws regarding firearms with Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht. [Read More]
Pottsville Area High School seniors featured in latest television program by Sen. Argall
Senator David. G Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) recently hosted high school students from the Pottsville Area School District at the state Capitol. During the visit, seniors participated in a forum with Sen. Argall and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill). [Read More]
Senate approves Argall bill establishing state ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would establish a Corrections Officers Bill of Rights for state corrections employees received the unanimous support of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee this morning. [Read More]
Berks County resident, Purple Heart veteran recognized in Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania recognized the achievements of two-time Purple Heart recipient and Upper Bern Township resident Dennis Essig during session this afternoon. [Read More]
Sen. Argall set to host annual ‘Senator for a Day’ student government seminar on Thursday
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will host his annual Senator for a Day program at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus (200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972) on Thursday, May 14. [Read More]