Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations Seminar
MAHANOY CITY – On Thursday, June 1, the Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations (PSCFO), along with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will be holding a community service seminar hosted by the Lewistown Grange. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Natural Gas
Joint Hearing of the Senate Majority Policy and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees – May 24, 2017 [Read More]
DiSanto to host roundtable in Harrisburg with two senate committees to discuss anti-blight efforts
HARRISBURG – Senator John DiSanto (R-Dauphin/Perry) is bringing in the Senate Majority Policy and Urban Affairs and Housing committees for a roundtable discussion with city officials, local developers and industry experts to find solutions to combat blight and abandonment in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Argall, Goodman announce grants for community projects in Schuylkill County
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) announced a total of five grants today that will support community improvement projects in Girardville, Saint Clair, Pottsville, Minersville and Shenandoah. [Read More]
Senators have plan to reduce number of state government offices, reduce costs
Two senators from opposite sides of the state have seen firsthand the floors of empty office space currently owned by Pennsylvania state government agencies. Now, Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) have found a way to rehabilitate state-owned space and eliminate the need for additional rental costs. [Read More]
Argall proposes constitutional amendment to reform lieutenant governor selection process
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is proposing a new way to select lieutenant governors to mirror how vice presidents are selected at the federal level. Listen [Read More]
Argall set to host over 100 high school students at upcoming student government event
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is expecting record attendance at his upcoming annual “Senator for a Day” student government seminar on Thursday, May 11 at Penn State University Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
TV program highlights local addiction treatment center
Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) new monthly television report highlights the tremendous work being accomplished at a local Berks County addiction treatment center to combat the heroin and opioid crisis. [Read More]
Blight Task Force plans new measures to fight blight
HARRISBURG – Members of the Statewide Blight Task Force gathered in the state Capitol Building today to discuss the group’s priorities for the upcoming session and reflect on the numerous recent anti-blight bills that have been signed into law to help revitalize Pennsylvania communities. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Blight Task Force to celebrate successes, unveil legislative agenda on Monday
The Statewide Blight Task Force will celebrate the significant progress that has been made in recent years to combat blight. [Read More]
Senate approves Argall’s resolution requiring independent study of state-owned universities
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that requires an independent study of the future of the State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to be completed by the end of the year. [Read More]
Senate committee approves Argall bill to protect consumers
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved a proposal written by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would protect consumers utilizing household goods movers. [Read More]
Committee advances Argall measure to review future of State System of Higher Education
HARRISBURG – The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that calls for an independent review of the future of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Listen [Read More]
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]