PIDA Loan Benefits Empire Education Group
HARRISBURG – Empire Education Group (EEG), a Schuylkill County based company, has been awarded a $2 million loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The EEG expansion project, which includes a new 30,000 square ft. office space and the renovation of the existing 64,000 square ft. […] [Read More]
Commission Presents Final Recommendations to Senate Leaders
HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission presented its final report today outlining over 40 recommendations to reduce or eliminate unnecessary government expenditures. If all recommendations were fully implemented, the projected cost savings would total over $400 million within the first three years, according to Commission Chairman State Senator David G. Argall […] [Read More]
Media Advisory
TO: NEWS DIRECTORS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND CAPITOL CORRESPONDENTS SUBJECT: SENATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND COST-STUDY COMMISSION HEARING A hearing of the Senate Government Management and Cost-Study Commission will be held Monday, June 7, 2010, 9:30 A.M. in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building, part of the Capitol Complex. Testimony will be heard from: https://www.senatorargall.com/commission.htm […] [Read More]
Media Advisory
TO: NEWS DIRECTORS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND CAPITOL CORRESPONDENTS SUBJECT: SENATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND COST-STUDY COMMISSION PRESS CONFERENCE The Senate Government Management and Cost-Study Commission will present their findings in a ‘Final Report’ on Monday, June 28, 2010, 11:15 A.M., in the Capitol Media Center, East Wing, State Capitol Building, Harrisburg. Senate Resolution 161 created the […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall Remarks to the Senate of Pennsylvania on the passing of John Anczarski, Ringtown (Schuylkill County):
Senate Session: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Mr. President, Yesterday, Schuylkill County experienced a heartbreaking tragedy when one of our bright, young residents passed away after being struck by a vehicle in New Mexico. John Anczarski of Ringtown was part of a four-man team called “The Pink Pedal: Riding Hard to Fight Breast Cancer,” and making […] [Read More]
Senate Approves College Textbook Affordability Legislation
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today that would make college textbooks more affordable and accessible to students, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 929 would require publishers to provide information on textbook costs, previous editions, revisions in current editions and alternative textbook formats and prices to college faculty members. The […] [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Fight Blight
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall Letter to the Editor
A recent editorial in the Times News (“Too short,” 05/24/10) advocated reducing the size of the General Assembly, extending House terms from two years to four to allow more time for policy making and less time for political campaigning, and that this measure would help the state’s fiscal crisis tremendously. I would like to echo […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host Senior Expo Wednesday, June 2
HARRISBURG – More than 25 exhibitors, including free health screenings, will provide the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents at a Senior Expo hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29). The free informational event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at the Schuylkill […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host Emergency Services Workshop on May 27
HARRISBURG – Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host Pennsylvania’s State Fire Commissioner Edward Mann on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Humane Fire Company, 200 Humane Avenue, (intersection of Humane Ave. and W. Race St.) Pottsville, PA 17901. The workshop is designed to inform emergency medical services personnel, police […] [Read More]
Argall, Goodman Announce Funding for Rail-Freight Improvement Project
HARRISBURG – State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced the release of $202,300 in capital budget funding for a rail-freight improvement project in Schuylkill County. The funds were distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The Locust Valley Coal Company, Mahanoy Township, will use the funding to rehabilitate […] [Read More]
Legislators Announce $1.7 Million in State Funds for Carbon County
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Keith McCall (D-122) and Senators David Argall (R-29) and Raphael Musto (D-14) today announced $1.690 million in state grants for several Carbon County projects. Funding for projects include: $905,855 – Construction of a new firehouse in Palmerton Borough $599,543 – Phase 2 of the Packerton Business Park. Redevelopment of […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Carroll Announce Funding for Polk Township VFC
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Dave Argall and state Rep. Mike Carroll today announced that the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded $95,321 in local share assistance funding. The fire company will use the funding to purchase and install a new generator and narrow band emergency radio equipment. The new radio equipment will allow […] [Read More]
Argall Announces Gordon Grant
HARRISBURG – Gordon Borough and the Citizens Fire Company No. 1 recently received a $25,000 state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The funds, $15,000 allocated to the Borough and $10,000 allocated to the Fire Company, were provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant was applied for […] [Read More]
Senate Cost-Cutting Commission Examines State Vehicle Fleet Costs, Education Spending
Senate Cost-Cutting Commission Examines State Vehicle Fleet Costs, Education Spending HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission examined the costs of the state vehicle fleet and possible savings in education spending during today’s hearing, according to Commission Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The commission heard testimony from Deputy Auditor General for […] [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Anthracite Mine Tour and Hearing
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host the State Joint Legislative Air, Water, Pollution Control and Conservation Committee to discuss the future of the Anthracite Industry in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Anthracite Mine Tour On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 – The hearing will be held at the James J. Rhoades Mahanoy City Downtown […] [Read More]
Local Road Getting State Improvements
HARRISBURG – A heavily traveled road in western Schuylkill County will be receiving much-needed improvements, said State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall applauded the announcement today by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials, which announced that a portion of Route 25, west of Route 125 in Hegins to the Dauphin County line, will be repaved. […] [Read More]
Argall Co-Sponsors Legislation Prohibiting PA Participation in new Health Care Law
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today joined a growing number of legislators who are opposed to the newly signed federal health care law by co-sponsoring legislation in the state Senate to prohibit the federal government from mandating participation in any given health care system and eliminate fines or penalties on those who […] [Read More]
Pennsylvania’s New Cost-Cutting Commission Wants Your Ideas
Op-Ed by Senator David Argall The “Great Recession” is hitting Pennsylvanians hard and forcing us all to make choices that will impact our state for decades to come. Many Pennsylvanians are out of work, facing intense fiscal hardships. Many others have had their hours cut back, their salaries cut, or their benefits reduced. It is […] [Read More]
$504,000 in Mine Reclamation Funding Secured for Pottsville
HARRISBURG – A Schuylkill County project will receive funding under Pennsylvania’s Growing Greener program, according to the county’s legislative delegation. More than $500,000 has been awarded to the City of Pottsville for the Sharp Mountain Phase VI Reclamation Project. The project will help reclaim 28.25 acres of dangerous crop fall subsidence, along vertical coal seams. […] [Read More]