Argall introduces study to examine corrections spending, overtime costs
January 20, 2016

Argall introduces study to examine corrections spending, overtime costs

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is asking for a review of staffing levels and mandatory overtime for corrections officers within the state’s Department of Corrections.   [Read More]

 
December 9, 2015

Committee releases report detailing cost savings through mergers in school health care, prescription drug plans

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released a study today detailing millions of dollars in potential savings if school districts pool resources for health care plans, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).     [Read More]

 
December 8, 2015

Argall’s monthly TV show showcases region’s mining heritage

COALDALE – The latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show takes viewers on a tour of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Schuylkill County.    [Read More]

Argall votes in favor of historic pension reform
December 7, 2015

Argall votes in favor of historic pension reform

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding the Senate of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly approving public pension reform by a vote of 38-12.  [Read More]

Senate passes measure to review tax dollar waste for unused property and office space
November 24, 2015

Senate passes measure to review tax dollar waste for unused property and office space

HARRISBURG – The Senate approved a measure Monday night to seek out cost savings and efficiencies with the current use state-owned and state-leased properties, according to one of the resolution’s sponsors, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

 
November 23, 2015

Senator Argall’s statement regarding Senate vote on Property Tax Independence Act

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding tonight’s Senate vote on the Property Tax Independence Act, which failed after a tie vote of 24-to-24 with a tiebreak vote by the Lieutenant Governor:   [Read More]

Committee approves measure to review utilization of state owned and leased office space
November 18, 2015

Committee approves measure to review utilization of state owned and leased office space

HARRISBURG – A resolution authored by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) received the unanimous support of the Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York), to evaluate current practices of real estate utilization policies with state owned and leased properties.  [Read More]

Argall supporting measure to increase security screening of Syrian refugees
November 17, 2015

Argall supporting measure to increase security screening of Syrian refugees

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is cosponsoring a measure that would direct the governor to halt accepting Syrian refugees into Pennsylvania until the federal government establishes a protocol for screening incoming refugees.  [Read More]

Sponsors of Property Tax Independence Act issue statement on efforts to eliminate school property taxes
November 17, 2015

Sponsors of Property Tax Independence Act issue statement on efforts to eliminate school property taxes

HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York), Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton), Scott Wagner (R-York), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon), Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Andy Dinniman (D-Chester) and John Eichelberger (R-Blair) released the following statement regarding their efforts to pass the Property Tax Independence Act in the Senate.  [Read More]

Thursday Conference to discuss SB 76–Property Tax Elimination–now tentatively scheduled for a first ever vote in the Senate next week
November 10, 2015

Thursday Conference to discuss SB 76–Property Tax Elimination–now tentatively scheduled for a first ever vote in the Senate next week

This Thursday, November 12, Stout Associates Realtors and the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations (PCTA) will hold a conference on Senate Bill 76, the Property Tax Independence Act.  [Read More]

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