May 2, 2016

May 2016 – Economy and Jobs in Pennsylvania

Senator Argall chairs a joint hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Minority Policy Committee on the impact of regulations on the economy and jobs in Pennsylvania, as compared to neighboring states.     [Read More]

Schuylkill fire, EMS companies receive $1.4 million in state grants
April 25, 2016

Schuylkill fire, EMS companies receive $1.4 million in state grants

HARRISBURG – The state has awarded $1.4 million in grants to fire and EMS companies across Schuylkill County, state Reps. Neal P. Goodman, Jerry Knowles, and Mike Tobash and state Sen. David G. Argall announced.  [Read More]

South Heidelberg sewer easement signed into law
April 21, 2016

South Heidelberg sewer easement signed into law

SOUTH HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP – The governor signed a measure into law yesterday to help improve sewer lines in South Heidelberg Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who introduced the proposal.  [Read More]

Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania
April 13, 2016

Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority and Senate Democratic Policy Committees held a joint public hearing on Monday in Harrisburg to take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s burdensome permitting process and lack of economic development incentives compared to neighboring states.  [Read More]

Argall: Governor’s new formula cut $2.7 million from local schools
April 12, 2016

Argall: Governor’s new formula cut $2.7 million from local schools

HARRISBURG – A new education funding formula developed by Governor Wolf will cut a cumulative total of $2,758,013 from local schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). To see a listing of all school districts, please click here[Read More]

 
April 8, 2016

Economic Development and Jobs in Pennsylvania

Senate Majority Policy Committee AND Senate Democratic Policy Committee - April 11, 2016 Listen    [Read More]

Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost local schools over $4 million in construction reimbursement
April 6, 2016

Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost local schools over $4 million in construction reimbursement

HAMBURG – The governor’s latest veto, issued on April 4, 2016, will cost Berks County school districts located in the 29th Senatorial District over $4 million in reimbursement for construction projects, according Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost Schuylkill County schools nearly $6 million in construction reimbursement
April 6, 2016

Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost Schuylkill County schools nearly $6 million in construction reimbursement

POTTSVILLE – The governor’s latest veto, issued on April 4, 2016, will cost school districts in Schuylkill County $5.9 million in reimbursement for construction projects, according Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Historical Comparison to prior 13 Budgets
March 18, 2016

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Historical Comparison to prior 13 Budgets

Here is how the governor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17 compares to the past 13 state budgets.   [Read More]

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March 9, 2016

Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

Senate Majority Policy Committee - March 15, 2016 Listen    [Read More]

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