Public workshop on conservative approaches to renewable energy
October 18, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 22, 2019 | Main Capitol, Room 461
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Public hearing on SB 74 (Pediatric Cancer Research Tax Credit)
September 20, 2019
Joint Hearing | Senate Finance Committee AND Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 25, 2019 | 9:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Public hearing on Property Tax Elimination
August 08, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | August 13, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. | The Pullo Center, Penn State York
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Public Hearing on the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission
July 08, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | July 15, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Joint Workshop on Economic Health of PA’s Cities of the Third Class
July 08, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Local Government Committee | July 11, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | Lancaster City Hall | [Read More]
Argall: No tax increase budget
June 27, 2019
The Senate of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly approved a spending plan for Fiscal Year 2019-20 today that controls spending increases while investing in vital state programs and not raising taxes.
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Joint Hearing on Possible School District Consolidation in Pennsylvania
June 14, 2019
Joint Hearing of Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Minority Policy Committee | June 17, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]
Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Medicaid Recipients
June 07, 2019
Joint Workshop | Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Health & Human Services Committee | June 12, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
Roundtable discussion on the issue of DUI repeat offenders
May 10, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | May 13, 2019 | Neumann University, Aston, Delaware County | [Read More]
Meeting on Student Flight (Brain Drain) from Pennsylvania
April 26, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | April 30, 2019 | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Public Workshop Discussion on the effects of Climate Change and Disruption in Pennsylvania
April 26, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | May 1, 2019 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
Video: News Conference: Coal Refuse Industry
April 26, 2019
Senator Dave Argall joined legislative colleagues at a news conference to announce new legislation to help support the threatened coal refuse industry in Pennsylvania.
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Media Advisory – SENATOR ARGALL AND SENATOR YUDICHAK TO HOLD A BIPARTISAN PRESS CONFERENCE ON SUPPORTING THE COAL REFUSE INDUSTRY IN PENNSYLVANIA
April 22, 2019
Senator John T. Yudichak (D-14) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will announce new legislation to help support the threatened coal refuse industry in Pennsylvania on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Panther Creek Energy Facility, Nesquehoning, PA.
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Public hearing to take a closer look at the future demographics of higher education , Capitol Complex in Harrisburg
April 05, 2019
Senate Majority Policy Committee | April 10, 2019 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
February 28, 2019
Senator Aument asked Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel how declining prison populations will affect prison closures in coming years during the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Office of Probation and Parole.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
February 27, 2019
Senator Argall raised concerns at the PA Senate Budget Hearing about waiver requests by the PA Department of Human Services, that would allow able-bodied individuals without dependents to receive SNAP benefits without meeting work and job search requirements
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
February 27, 2019
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Argall asked Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine how the governor’s emergency declaration on opioid abuse is impacting small towns, where the crisis is particularly severe.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: State-Related Universities
February 26, 2019
Senator Argall asked Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, and Lincoln University about the problem of declining PA college-age population and higher ed enrollment.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
February 25, 2019
Senator Argall questioned PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards about steps being taken after it was revealed non-citizens were registering to vote via the Motor Voter Law.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: General Services
February 25, 2019
Senator Argall asked Secretary Topper about efforts to address costs from vacant state office space during the budget hearing with the Department of General Services.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Labor & Industry
February 25, 2019
Senator Argall discussed the importance of helping able-bodied Medicaid recipients find long-term employment during today’s Department of Labor & Industry budget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue/Lottery
February 19, 2019
Senator Argall questions Revenue Secretary Hassell about the taxation of craft brewers during today’s budget hearings
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Argall: Budget plan offers a viable starting point for negotiations
February 05, 2019
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) released the following statement today in response to Governor Wolf’s 2019-20 budget address:
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Senate committee holds hearing on Supreme Court decision regarding public sector unions
October 25, 2018
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) chaired a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing with experts on the recently decided U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v AFSCME at the state Capitol on Thursday to learn more about the court decision’s impact on public employee unions and potential state legislative responses.
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State Legislative Response to Janus v AFSCME
October 22, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 25 | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
The Role and Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in PA
October 11, 2018
JOINT HEARING Senate Health & Human Services Committee AND Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 16, 2018 | 10:15 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on the current status and future of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania
September 28, 2018
Joint Legislative Air And Water Pollution Control And Conservation Committee | October 4, 2018 at 10 am | Coaldale Complex, Coaldale | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Quakertown, PA
September 14, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 21, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Quakertown, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Bensalem, PA
September 14, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 18, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Bensalem, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Lititz, PA
September 14, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 17, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. | Lititz, PA | [Read More]
Policy Committee Roundtable Exploring the Economic Development/Community Revitalization Impact of Pennsylvania’s Breweries – Manheim, PA
September 13, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 17, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. | Manheim, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Philipsburg, PA
September 05, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 14, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. | Philipsburg, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Center Valley, PA
September 05, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 12, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Center Valley, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Downingtown, PA
September 05, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | September 11, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Downingtown, PA | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – Williamsport, PA
August 08, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee Public Roundtable School Safety | August 16, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Bush Campus Center | Williamsport, PA 17701
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Public Roundtable on School Safety – Lebanon, PA
August 07, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Public Roundtable, School Safety | August 8, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Cedar Crest High School | Lebanon, PA 17042 | [Read More]
Public Roundtable on School Safety – McMurray, PA
July 27, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | August 6, 2018 | McMurray, PA
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Public Roundtable on School Safety – Hermitage, PA
July 27, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | August 7, 2018 | Hermitage, PA
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Exploring the Economic Development & Community Revitalization Impact of PA’s Breweries
July 25, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | July 26, 2018 | Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. | [Read More]
Exploring the Economic Development & Community Revitalization Impact of PA’s Breweries
July 23, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | July 24, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Tröegs Independent Brewing, Hershey, PA 17033 | [Read More]
Economic Development and Community Revitalization Impact of Pennsylvania’s Breweries
July 20, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Monday July 23, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County | [Read More]
Public Hearing on PA’s Clean Fill and Regulated Fill Standards
June 25, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | July 9, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | [Read More]
Workshop on Historic Preservation Tax Credits
June 18, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee | June 18, 2018 Room 461 | Main Capitol – State Capitol | [Read More]
Policy Briefing Welfare Reform
June 08, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | June 12, 2018 | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
Welfare reform leads to doubling of income, former Maine Health and Human Services official testifies before Senate panel
June 05, 2018
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) convened the Senate Majority Policy Committee for the first of two briefings on welfare reform efforts on Tuesday morning in the state Capitol.
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Policy Briefing on Welfare Reform
May 31, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee | June 5, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB | [Read More]
Status quo is unacceptable, Sen. Argall testifies on future of 14 state-owned universities
April 30, 2018
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) outlined reasons why he sponsored a Senate resolution requiring an independent study of the sustainability and viability of the state’s 14 universities, which are part of the State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
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Department of Education fails to make school property tax elimination a priority
March 06, 2018
During today’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Secretary Rivera stated that school property tax elimination is not a main priority for the department according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Agriculture
February 28, 2018
Senator Dave Argall questions Secretary Russell Redding during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Agriculture.
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Schuylkill County officials attend demolition of thirteen homes destroyed by fire
January 25, 2018
This afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Borough and County Officials attended the demolition of thirteen homes that were destroyed by an arson fire in Shenandoah back in 2016.
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Free Speech on College Campuses
January 18, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee – January 23, 2018
Hearing Room No. 1 | North Office Building
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Laurel Pipeline
December 08, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – December 12, 2017 – East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A
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Reforming Pennsylvania’s School Property Tax System
September 20, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 20, 2017
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Roundtable on Blight/Revitalization Issues
September 11, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 13, 2017
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Blight/Revitalization Issues
September 05, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 6, 2017
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Blight/Revitalization Issues
September 05, 2017
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Alternative Solutions to our Existing School Property Tax System
August 29, 2017
Senate Majority Policy – August 30, 2017
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Alternative Solutions to our Existing School Property Tax System
August 14, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – August 15, 2017
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Blight/Revitalization Issues Roundtable
August 11, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – August 14, 2017
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Alternative Solutions to our Existing School Property Tax System
June 22, 2017
Senate Majority Policy – June 22, 2017
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Process for Selection of Lt. Governor
June 13, 2017
Senator Dave Argall joins Senate colleagues at a Capitol news conference to outline legislation that would change the way candidates for Lieutenant Governor are selected in Pennsylvania.
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Blight/Revitalization Issues
May 22, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – May 23, 2017
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Pennsylvania Natural Gas
May 19, 2017
Joint Hearing of the Senate Majority Policy and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees – May 24, 2017
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Argall proposes constitutional amendment to reform lieutenant governor selection process
May 09, 2017
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.
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TV program highlights local addiction treatment center
April 25, 2017
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.
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Blight Task Force plans new measures to fight blight
April 24, 2017
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.
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Committee advances Argall measure to review future of State System of Higher Education
March 29, 2017
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).
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Alaska Medicaid Coordinated Care Initiative
March 20, 2017
Senate Majority Policy Committee – March 21, 2017 – 10 am
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Argall questions Budget Secretary over $300M for Port of Philadelphia while smaller communities across state are shut out from applying for economic development programs
March 09, 2017
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.
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Program examines bipartisan approach to saving Frackville state prison
March 08, 2017
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.
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Argall presses economic development department on plan to save struggling communities
March 06, 2017
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.
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Report paves way to reduce overtime cost at state prisons, save tax dollars, Argall says
February 28, 2017
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.
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Senators seek to boost number of welfare investigators in order to crack down on fraud and abuse
February 23, 2017
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.
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Argall highlights local and statewide efforts to curb opioid addiction in monthly TV program
February 14, 2017
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.
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Sen. Argall highlights school property tax elimination, community revitalization in latest TV program as priorities in new legislative session
January 23, 2017
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.
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Senate Bill 76
December 15, 2016
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) discusses the outlook for Senate Bill 76, the Property Tax Independence Act, in the upcoming 2017-18 session.
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Argall honors more than 180 Vietnam era vets in monthly TV show
December 08, 2016
HAMBURG – A special edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show includes a tribute to more than 180 local veterans who served during the conflict in Vietnam.
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The Opioid Epidemic: A Youth Education & Awareness Roundtable
December 01, 2016
Senator Argall and Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman hosted a roundtable discussion in Schuylkill Haven on the heroin and opioid epidemic in our communities.
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House approves Argall demolition funding proposal
October 26, 2016
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved a bill authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would allow counties across Pennsylvania to create a local demolition funding program.
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Office of Inspector General
October 26, 2016
Senator Argall’s remarks at a news conference to call on Governor Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 1618 into law, a measure passed by the General Assembly that would create by statute the Office of Inspector General in Pennsylvania.
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Fee Bill Targeting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in State Government Headed to Governor’s Desk
October 26, 2016
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim) today was joined by Senator Ryan Aument (R-Landisville) and Senator Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to call on Governor Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 1618 into law, a measure finally passed by the General Assembly yesterday that would create by statute the Office of Inspector General in Pennsylvania.
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Argall leads effort to hire additional welfare fraud investigators
October 18, 2016
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) wants to boost the number of investigators dedicated to rooting out welfare waste, fraud, abuse and misuse.
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Committee passes bill to prohibit use of drones over certain facilities in PA
September 26, 2016
HARRISBURG – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a measure that would penalize unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators for flying their aircraft over certain facilities in Pennsylvania, according to bill sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
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NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis
September 22, 2016
HARRISBURG – Nearly 20,000 households took part across 14 northeastern Pennsylvania counties yesterday for a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by area legislators to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic in the region.
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State and national trends in demographic changes
September 22, 2016
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 27, 2016
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Performance Based Budgeting
September 16, 2016
Joint Hearing – Senate Appropriations and Majority Policy Committees – September 20, 2016
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Tele-Town Hall Event on Heroin Addiction
September 15, 2016
Tune-in to the Tele-Town Hall event on September 21st to discuss the growing heroin problem in our state and hear from a panel of experts on treatment and assistance to combat this issue.
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Waterfront Development Tax Credits
September 15, 2016
Senate Majority Policy – September 15, 2016
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Argall goes on behind-the-scenes tour of local potato chip factory in latest TV program
August 10, 2016
The Argall Report, a monthly television program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), takes viewers on a tour of Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips factory in Berks County this month.
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Senators: Reinforce Inspector General’s office in order to prevent welfare fraud, save tax dollars
July 20, 2016
HARRISBURG – Two senators are looking at ways to curb welfare fraud by increasing staff responsible for investigating claims regarding misuse of public benefits.
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Argall highlights World War II Weekend in latest television program
July 11, 2016
BERN TOWNSHIP – The latest edition of the Argall Report, Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television program highlighting local events and state issues, features the 2016 World War II Weekend: A Gathering of Warbirds.
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State champion Williams Valley softball team recognized at PA Capitol
June 27, 2016
HARRISBURG – The 2016 PIAA Class A softball champions were recognized by local legislators at the state Capitol on Monday.
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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
June 09, 2016
Senate Majority Policy Committee – June 14, 2016
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Tour of Lehigh Valley International Airport
May 16, 2016
Tour of Lehigh Valley International Airport – May 26, 2016
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Job creation, economic competitiveness with NJ, NY explored in Argall’s latest TV program
May 03, 2016
HARRISBURG – Potential improvements to Pennsylvania’s economic development strategy and how to expedite job creation efforts are highlighted in the latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show.
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Senate approves Argall study to review corrections overtime issue
April 11, 2016
The Senate gave its approval to study mandatory overtime within the Department of Corrections, according to measure’s prime sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
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Economic Development and Jobs in Pennsylvania
April 08, 2016
Senate Majority Policy Committee AND Senate Democratic Policy Committee – April 11, 2016
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