Senate reviews college student loan debt
October 17, 2016

Senate reviews college student loan debt

HARRISBURG – Leaders from the state’s largest student financial aid servicer and higher education institutions provided members of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Education Committee with proposals to better educate the public on student loans during a public hearing held at the state Capitol Monday morning.  [Read More]

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns
October 14, 2016

Senate committees prepare to examine student loan debt concerns

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17.  [Read More]

Senator goes “Over the Edge” for Bethany Children’s Home
October 12, 2016

Senator goes “Over the Edge” for Bethany Children’s Home

READING – As part of a fundraising and awareness campaign, Bethany Children’s Home invited Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to go “Over the Edge” this morning as part of a national effort to help children who have suffered traumatic events and build skills for the future.  [Read More]

Argall plans ceremony to honor Vietnam era veterans
September 28, 2016

Argall plans ceremony to honor Vietnam era veterans

HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will honor veterans who served during the Vietnam era at a special ceremony on November 17 in Hamburg.  [Read More]

Committee passes bill to prohibit use of drones over certain facilities in PA
September 26, 2016

Committee passes bill to prohibit use of drones over certain facilities in PA

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). Listen  [Read More]

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September 23, 2016

Demographic trends in Pennsylvania and its impact to be reviewed by Senate committee next week

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to review changes and trends in demographics across the state and nation on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 a.m.   [Read More]

NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis
September 22, 2016

NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis

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. Listen   [Read More]

 
September 22, 2016

State and national trends in demographic changes

Senate Majority Policy Committee - September 27, 2016 Listen     [Read More]

Hearing to be Held on Performance-Based Budgeting
September 19, 2016

Hearing to be Held on Performance-Based Budgeting

Joint Senate Appropriations Committee and Policy Committee hearing to discuss performance-based budgeting and Senate Bill 1341, sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch.  [Read More]

 
September 16, 2016

Performance Based Budgeting

Joint Hearing - Senate Appropriations and Majority Policy Committees - September 20, 2016   Listen  [Read More]

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