December 1, 2016 – Senator Argall and Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman host a summit with state and county experts on the opioid epidemic. Argall and Holman focused the discussion on efforts to strengthen youth outreach and prevention.
November 3, 2016 – Senator Argall and Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach join local and county leaders to welcome E.G. Smith to their new headquarters in Sinking Spring.
October 26, 2016 – Senator Argall joins Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), Representative Mindy Fee (R-Lancaster) and House and Senate members to urge the governor to sign a bill that would target waste, fraud and abuse in state government. Sen. Argall amended the bill to increase the number of inspectors within the Office of Inspector General dedicated to finding waste, fraud and abuse in the Departments of Human Services and Health.
October 4, 2016 – Senator Argall, right, tours Skytop Coal and Oil in Mahanoy City with U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, third from right, and Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage, second from right.
September 28, 2016 – The Senate of Pennsylvania and the House of Representatives convenes for joint session with the governor to discuss legislative efforts to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic.
September 28, 2016 – Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) outlines priorities for the fall at a news conference regarding needed reforms to fight the ongoing opioid and heroin epidemic.
September 27, 2016 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a public hearing to review demographic trends and changes in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing featured three experts from Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh who explained the implications of demographic changes to Pennsylvania’s five largest cities and generational change and its potential impact on government programs.
September 27, 2016 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a public hearing to review demographic trends and changes in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing featured three experts from Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh who explained the implications of demographic changes to Pennsylvania’s five largest cities and generational change and its potential impact on government programs.
September 27, 2016 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a public hearing to review demographic trends and changes in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing featured three experts from Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh who explained the implications of demographic changes to Pennsylvania’s five largest cities and generational change and its potential impact on government programs.
September 27, 2016 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a public hearing to review demographic trends and changes in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing featured three experts from Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh who explained the implications of demographic changes to Pennsylvania’s five largest cities and generational change and its potential impact on government programs.
September 27, 2016 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, hold a public hearing to review demographic trends and changes in Pennsylvania and across the country. The hearing featured three experts from Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh who explained the implications of demographic changes to Pennsylvania’s five largest cities and generational change and its potential impact on government programs.
August 31, 2016 – Senator Argall hosts an anti-blight forum with municipal leaders from the 29th Senatorial District. Attorney Michael McKeever of the KML Law Group in Philadelphia participated in the forum to discuss his expertise in dealing with legislation to reform foreclosure process for vacant and abandoned property throughout Pennsylvania.
August 17, 2016 – Senator Argall participates in a joint public hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees on dairy industry issues during the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ Ag Progress Days.
August 17, 2016 – Senator Argall participates in a joint public hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees on dairy industry issues during the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ Ag Progress Days.
August 7, 2016 – Senator Argall joins Representative Jerry Knowles and Congressman Charlie Dent (back row) to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Saint Michael’s Church in Tilden Township with John Rapp, son of former Pastor David Rapp, and current Pastor Paul Buzzard (front row).
July 13, 2016 – Senator Argall hosts a breakfast meeting on state-related issues with residents from Hamburg, Windsor Township, Tilden Township, Shoemakersville and Perry Township at the Tilden Township Municipal Building.
July 12, 2016 – Senator Argall and Representative Jim Cox (left) discuss state issues with Sinking Spring, Spring Township and Lower Heidelberg Township residents at the Lower Heidelberg Township Municipal Building.
July 7, 2016 – Senator Argall, right, and Representative Barry Jozwiak, left, host a community breakfast to listen to local residents’ concerns at Berks Encore in Strausstown.
June 27, 2016 – Senator Argall is receives the “Award for Conservative Achievement” from the American Conservative Union for Senate votes cast in 2015. Matt Schlapp, Chairman of the ACU, right, and Charlie Gerow, ACU Foundation Board Member, left, present Argall with his award during an event at the state Capitol. The ACU is America’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization. Founded in 1964, ACU represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.
June 23, 2016 – During Senate session, Senator Argall introduces two individuals from Schuylkill County on the floor. Zack Adams, left, is a Frackville native who will be a junior at Penn State University. Zack is interning in Sen. Argall’s Harrisburg office. Pastor Susan Daniels, right, of Sen. Argall’s home church, the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. She served as the Senate Chaplain, where she opened the Senate session in prayer.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing at the state Capitol on reforms to the distribution schedule of food stamps across Pennsylvania.
May 23, 2016 – Senator Argall and Hamburg students honor World War II veteran William Becker of Shoemakersville for his service during an event at the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
June 3, 2016 – Senator Argall, right, and Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach, left, meet with Lt. Kennedy during World War II Weekend’s annual parade in downtown Reading.
June 3, 2016 – Senator Argall congratulates Wilson Southern Middle School for being recognized as one of the Don Eichhorn Schools: Schools to Watch by the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education.
June 2, 2016 – Senator Argall, second from left, and Representative Goodman, left, discuss abandoned and blighted buildings with Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin, right, in downtown Pottsville. DCED staff members Sarah Miller, center, and Mike Shorr toured the county with Secretary Davin.
June 2, 2016 – Senator Argall, second from right, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin, right, and Mike Shorr of DCED discuss demolition plans for Kaier’s Brewery in Mahanoy City with borough engineer Jim Rhoades Jr., left. Secretary Davin toured Schuylkill County with Senator Argall.
May 22, 2016 – Senator Argall presents a citation congratulating Trinity Academy for its 10th anniversary to Sister Mary Ann Spaetti, center, with Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage, left. Trinity Academy was created in August 2006 as a Catholic elementary School to continue the legacy of Catholic education for children of Upper Schuylkill County. Photo credit: John E. Usalis
June 3, 2016 – Senator Argall talks with Russ Strine, President of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, during World War II Weekend at the Reading Regional Airport.
May 16, 2016 – Senator Argall meets with Lynsey Jeffery, Student Council President of Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Arts, in his Harrisburg office. The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts provides students with opportunities to develop and expand their talents in the arts.
May 16, 2016 – Senator Argall meets with employers and job creators during a policy briefing with members of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
May 12, 2016 – Senator Argall kicks off his annual "Senator for a Day" program with high school students from Schuylkill County at Penn State's Schuylkill Campus.
May 9, 2016 – Sixth grade students, teachers and advisors meet with Senator Argall in the Senate chamber during a visit to the state Capitol.
May 9, 2016 – Sixth grade students, teachers and advisors meet with Senator Argall in the Senate chamber during a visit to the state Capitol.
May 9, 2016 – Sixth grade students, teachers and advisors meet with Senator Argall in the Senate chamber during a visit to the state Capitol.
May 3, 2016 – Senator Argall visits Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation during Conrad Weiser Middle School’s weeklong Environmental Education Program at the reservation.
May 3, 2016 – Senator Argall visits Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation during Conrad Weiser Middle School’s weeklong Environmental Education Program at the reservation.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
April 11, 2016 – Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Boscola, receive feedback on job creation efforts, economic development tools and permitting issues during a public hearing in Harrisburg.
March 15, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) at the state Capitol.
March 15, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) at the state Capitol.
March 15, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) at the state Capitol.
March 15, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) at the state Capitol.
March 15, 2016 – The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Argall, holds a public hearing on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) at the state Capitol.
March 14, 2016 – High school students from the Pottsville Area School District meet with Senator Argall during a visit to the state Capitol.
March 14, 2016 – High school students from the Pottsville Area School District meet with Senator Argall during a visit to the state Capitol.
March 8, 2016 – Senator Argall offers several suggestions to Secretary Rivera of the Department of Education on ways school districts could reduce bureaucratic spending during a state budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
March 8, 2016 – Members of the Tulpehocken FFA meet with Senator Argall during a visit to the state Capitol.
March 8, 2016 – Senator Argall offers several suggestions to Secretary Rivera of the Department of Education on ways school districts could reduce bureaucratic spending during a state budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.
March 1, 2016 – Senator Argall asks Secretary Topper of the Department of General Services about state owned and leased office, warehouse and storage space across the state during a Senate Appropriations Committee public hearing on the state budget.
February 29, 2016 – Senator Argall asks Secretary Wetzel about the issue of mandatory overtime for corrections officers during a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Department of Corrections.
February 29, 2016 – The Senate Appropriations Committee holds a public hearing on the state budget with the Department of Correction and the Board of Probation and Parole at the state Capitol.
January 21, 2016 - Senator Argall presents Dr. Robert L. Urzillo with a congratulatory citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania on his retirement as superintendent of Blue Mountain School District and to recognize him for his 42 years of service in the field of education. Representative Jerry Knowles and Ali Rhoades Hobbs, legislative aide to Representative Tobash, presented citations from the House of Representatives.
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