Senators Pileggi, Mellow Name Members to Cost Study Commission; First Meeting on Feb. 19
HARRISBURG – Senator Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senate Democratic Leader Robert Mellow (D-22) announced today the names of members appointed to the Government Management and Cost Study Commission created by Senate Resolution 161. The leaders also announced that the commission’s first meeting will take place on Friday, February 19, at 11 a.m. in […] [Read More]
Argall Urges Governor to Limit New Spending
HARRISBURG – State Sen. David Argall (R-29) today said Gov. Rendell’s proposal to increase state spending by $1.15 billion and impose new taxes will face close scrutiny in the Senate. Argall serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will hold three weeks of public hearings on the proposed $29 billion 2010-2011 state budget and its […] [Read More]
Argall Supports Bill to Impose Court Costs on Defendants
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today supported a measure requiring defendants found guilty by a jury in a criminal case to pay the court costs associated with their prosecution. The measure was unanimously approved by the Senate, 50-0. Senate Bill 1169, introduced by Senator Mike Waugh (R-York), requires judges to impose court […] [Read More]
Argall Introduces Bill to Strengthen His Downtown Location Law
HARRISBURG –A bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Downtown Location Law has been introduced by the law’s original sponsor, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1201 will amend the current law, approved in the 1999-2000 session, to require the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) to coordinate with local public and private sector community revitalization […] [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]
Senator Argall to Address ‘Generation Next’ Student Program Participants
TAMAQUA – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will address high school student leaders, representing seven school districts, as part of the Schuylkill Chamber and Schuylkill Vision’s Generation Next Program. The Generation Next Program brings together high school student leaders from all area school districts to share ideas and learn about their community. During the […] [Read More]
$325,000 Secured for Monroe County Projects
HARRISBURG – Two Monroe County projects will receive funding through Pennsylvania’s Community Conservation Partnership Program (CCPP), according to members of its legislative delegation. The funding approved will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in the Monroe County area: Tunkhannock Township, $100,000 – Will rehabilitate three miles of trails in the Delaware State […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Goodman Announce Abandoned Mine Improvements for Reilly Township, Schuylkill County
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a state contract that will improve the health and safety of Reilly Township residents. According to both legislators, a $464,000 state contract has been awarded to Brdaric Excavating by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to clear and backfill, as […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Discusses Healthcare Reform
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) recently hosted a public forum with local employees, employers and healthcare providers titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill Chamber, Hospital and Healthsystem Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Capitol Blue Cross, and the Schuylkill […] [Read More]
Argall Legislation Reducing the General Assembly Begins to Move Forward
HARRISBURG – A legislative proposal to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has been referred to the Senate State Government Committee for its review, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1160 will eliminate 50 House seats and five Senate seats. In a letter to Senator Charles McIlhinney, Chairman of the […] [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee to Discuss Tax Equalization in the Hazleton Area School District
HARRISBURG – A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m., at the Keystone Fire Company, Grant and Hancock Streets, McAdoo, PA 18237, to discuss property tax fairness in the Hazleton Area School District, including alternative methods to calculating property tax rates and the pending implementation of the Luzerne County reassessment, according […] [Read More]
Legislators to Host Energy Fair on Saturday, Dec. 19
HARRISBURG – Representative Mario M. Scavello (R-176), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host an Energy Fair for residents of Monroe County from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the cafeteria at the Pocono Mountain East High School, Pocono Mountain East Road in Swiftwater. The Energy […] [Read More]
Senate Establishes State Cost-Cutting Commission
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved a measure, 50-0, establishing a high-level bipartisan commission to identify additional cost-saving measures in state government, according to its prime sponsor State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Resolution 161 creates a commission made up of ten appointees from the private and public sectors to help the Senate eliminate […] [Read More]
Argall Reminds Constituents of Upcoming Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) reminds senior citizens and other residents who are eligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that the deadline for submitting an application for this year’s program is December 31, 2009. Those who have already completed an application do not need to apply again. The Pennsylvania Property […] [Read More]
Senator Argall Addresses “Blight” During Housing Alliance Conference
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today addressed housing and community development leaders during the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s Annual ‘Homes Within Reach’ Conference, held at the Harrisburg Hilton. Argall, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, addressed the gathering to discuss his legislation to eliminate blighted […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Promotes Public-Private Partnerships
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will discuss the advantages of public-private partnerships with special guests State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Micah Gursky, President of Tamaqua Borough Council, during his December television report. Public-private partnerships allow both governmental and private entities the opportunity to form collaborative relationships in order to improve public […] [Read More]
Argall Invites Public to Local Healthcare Reform Discussion
HARRISBURG – Interested in learning more about healthcare reform and how it affects you? State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is inviting the public to meet with local employees, employers and healthcare providers in a December 3 forum titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill […] [Read More]
Argall Hails Latest Mahanoy Downtown Improvement Project
MAHANOY CITY – Together with Upper Schuylkill and Mahanoy Downtown Inc. representatives, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today celebrated Mahanoy City’s recent business revitalization improvement project. Exterior improvements at Morris Drug Store, 15 E. Centre Street, mark the eighth main street business improvement project in the Borough. Improvements consisted of a new awning and […] [Read More]
Argall Announces $8,000 For Park Crest Fish and Game
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a grant award of $8,000 for the Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association, Ringtown. The grant, allocated as part of the 2008-09 budget, was used to lay blacktop from the main entrance to a dry-hydrant at its one-acre pond. Several fire companies including Brandonville’s […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce Energy Efficiency Grant for Local Business
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced that a Schuylkill County firm has been awarded a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection under the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Highwood USA, LLC will receive a $10,801.20 grant to purchase and install energy efficient lighting […] [Read More]