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]
$664,500 in Funding Secured for Mary D Mine Drainage Remediation
HARRISBURG – A Schuylkill County project will receive funding through Pennsylvania’s Nonpoint Source Implementation Program, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). More than $664,000 has been awarded to the Schuylkill Headwaters Association for the Mary D Borehole Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Remediation Project in Schuylkill Township. This project […] [Read More]
Senators Browne, Argall and Mensch to Host Energy Forum
Presentation to inform consumers of electric options HARRISBURG – State Senators Pat Browne, David Argall and Bob Mensch will host an Energy Forum on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Schnecksville Fire Company, located at 4550 Old Packhouse Road in Schnecksville. This presentation “How To Be A Smart Electric Consumer” […] [Read More]
Media Advisory
TO: NEWS DIRECTORS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND CAPITOL CORRESPONDENTS SUBJECT: SENATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND COST STUDY COMMISSION The third hearing of the Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission will be held this morning at 10:30 A.M. in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building, part of the Capitol Complex. Testimony will be heard from: […] [Read More]
Senate Cost Study Commission Hears Testimony From Other States
HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Costs Study Commission created by Senate Resolution 161 today held its third public hearing on cost reduction efforts. Luke Martel, Fiscal Affairs Analyst for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), testified before the Commission on the efforts of states who have implemented or proposed cost saving measures […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host Residential Electric Consumer Forum, March 18
HARRISBURG – As a result of requests from local residents at several of his recent “town hall” meetings, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host a forum titled: “How to be a Smart Electric Consumer,” at the Schuylkill Training and Technology Center, 101 Technology Drive, Frackville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, […] [Read More]
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 Audits Thomas Marks regarding recent reports on the state vehicle […] [Read More]
Argall Supports Comprehensive Review of State Education Funding
HARRISBURG — Sen. David G. Argall (R-29) has cosponsored a comprehensive review of Pennsylvania school funding. While education is the biggest annual expense for state government, the original “costing-out” study released in 2007 recommended that Pennsylvania increase funding for education by more than $4 billion. This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct […] [Read More]
Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission Sets Hearing for March 8
HARRISBURG – The new Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission has scheduled their next hearing to discuss cost-cutting measures in state government, according to Commission Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill). The hearing, scheduled for Monday, March 8, 10:30 A.M. in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building, is expected to include testimony […] [Read More]
*EVENT POSTPONED – Rescheduled for April 9, 7:45 A.M.
Argall to Attend Chamber “Coffee Talk” POTTSVILLE – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will attend a “Coffee Talk with Our Legislators,” hosted by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. The event will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:45 A.M. at Penn State Schuylkill Campus, Health & Wellness Center. Argall, who […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Focuses on Unclaimed Property, Upcoming Budget Cycle
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host State Treasurer Rob McCord to discuss Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Program during his February/March television report. The report will also feature a special segment on the Governor’s FY 2010-2011 Budget Address. Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – […] [Read More]
Senate Cost Study Commission Holds First Meeting
Sen. David Argall Elected as Chairman HARRISBURG – The Government Management and Costs Study Commission created by Senate Resolution 161 today held its first public meeting. State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), prime sponsor of SR 161, was unanimously elected as Chairman. “In the midst of this terrible recession, I have encouraged my colleagues in […] [Read More]