State could save millions annually in health costs
HARRISBURG – An experienced health care management firm told members of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today that the state could see an 8 to 15 percent reduction in all medical costs through the use of new technology and evidence-based medicine. [Read More]
Alaska Medicaid Coordinated Care Initiative
Senate Majority Policy Committee – March 21, 2017 – 10 am [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to explore Medicaid cost-savings through new technologies
HARRISBURG – An initiative to improve Medicaid while finding cost-savings will take center stage at an upcoming Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing next week, according Chairman David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall questions Budget Secretary over $300M for Port of Philadelphia while smaller communities across state are shut out from applying for economic development programs
HARRISBURG – During Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee state budget hearing with the Office of the Budget, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) asked Secretary Randy Albright to explain a $300 million investment for the Port of Philadelphia, at the same time as the governor is refusing to approve new City Revitalization and Improvement Zones (CRIZ) or Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZ) that could benefit smaller communities across the state. [Read More]
Program examines bipartisan approach to saving Frackville state prison
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) are highlighting recent efforts that led to keeping SCI Frackville open earlier this year. [Read More]
Argall presses economic development department on plan to save struggling communities
HARRISBURG – A small fraction of the state budget that could help struggling communities was the theme at a hearing in Harrisburg regarding the state budget on Monday. Listen [Read More]
Report paves way to reduce overtime cost at state prisons, save tax dollars, Argall says
HARRISBURG – A report requested by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) shows the state could save considerable tax dollars on its overtime spending within the Department of Corrections. Listen [Read More]
Senators seek to boost number of welfare investigators in order to crack down on fraud and abuse
HARRISBURG – Three senators are advocating for additional investigators within the Office of Inspector General with a sole purpose: find welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse. Listen [Read More]
Argall highlights local and statewide efforts to curb opioid addiction in monthly TV program
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) most recent monthly television show highlights local and statewide efforts to help prevent future tragedies stemming from Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid epidemic. [Read More]
Governor’s budget speech provides starting point, says Argall
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s 2017-18 state budget address: [Read More]
Local lawmakers testify at public hearing on Hamburg State Center
HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) testified at Monday’s public hearing hosted by the Department of Human Services regarding the proposed closure of Hamburg State Center. [Read More]
SCI Frackville to remain open
FRACKVILLE – Schuylkill County area lawmakers Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) thanked Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel for their decision to keep SCI Frackville open and for listening to their case to keep the facility running. [Read More]
Legislators present Wolf, Corrections Secretary with more than 5,000 signatures asking to keep SCI Frackville open
HARRISBURG – Five thousand six hundred and seventy individuals signed petitions to keep the state prison in Frackville open, according to local legislators who spearheaded the effort. [Read More]
Sen. Argall highlights school property tax elimination, community revitalization in latest TV program as priorities in new legislative session
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) discussed some of his highest legislative priorities for the 2017-18 Legislative Session during the latest edition of his monthly television show. [Read More]
Argall to serve on key committees in Senate
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will serve on several key committees for the 2017-18 legislative session. [Read More]
Proposed State Correctional Institution Closures
Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee – January 23, 2017 [Read More]
Argall, Knowles: Auditor General making right call to look into Labor and Industry fund transfers
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) voiced their support of Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s announcement that he would review the Unemployment Compensation Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund, also known as SIIF. [Read More]
State provides $1.4 million to Schuylkill County for demolition program
GIRARDVILLE – Standing in front of a crumbling property on the 100 block of West Ogden Street in Girardville, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Schuylkill County Commissioners George Halcovage and Gary Hess today announced state funding for demolition projects in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Local lawmakers ask residents to sign petition to keep SCI Frackville open
FRACKVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) are launching online petitions to encourage Governor Wolf and Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel to keep the state prison in Frackville open. [Read More]
Senate committees to review possible state prison closures
HARRISBURG – Three Senate committees will hold a joint public hearing to review the Wolf administration’s decision to potentially close two state prisons. [Read More]