March 1, 2016

Argall finds ally in Aging Secretary on property tax elimination effort during state budget hearings

During the second week of Senate Appropriations Committee review of the state budget, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) focused on two lines contained in the opening statement of Secretary Osborne’s testimony on behalf of the Department of Aging.    [Read More]

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Spending Increases by Department
February 18, 2016

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Spending Increases by Department

The governor’s Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget proposal will increase spending from Fiscal Year 15-16 by $2.45 billion. Here are the various state agencies and programs who are set to gain the most out of the governor’s spending plan.  [Read More]

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Spending by Agency
February 18, 2016

Governor’s Budget Proposal – Spending by Agency

Here is how the governor’s $33.3 billion budget request for Fiscal Year 2016-17 would breakdown based on state agency and department, in order from the most to least expensive.   [Read More]

 
February 12, 2016

February’s Argall Report

On this edition of the Argall Report, we present highlights from a joint hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Senate Minority Policy Committee on Senate Bill 282, the Waterfront Development Tax Credit.    [Read More]

2016-17 Governor’s Proposed Budget General Fund State Appropriations
February 9, 2016

2016-17 Governor’s Proposed Budget General Fund State Appropriations

2016-17 Governor's Proposed Budget General Fund State Appropriations   [Read More]

Senators to Offer Supplemental Funding Measure for Agriculture Programs
January 21, 2016

Senators to Offer Supplemental Funding Measure for Agriculture Programs

HARRISBURG - Citing agriculture’s key role in Pennsylvania’s economy and the need to adequately prepare for a potential outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other threats, Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) and his colleagues Ryan Aument (R-36), Gene Yaw (R-23) Dave Argall (R-29) and Lloyd Smucker (R-13) are preparing legislation to restore vital funding for agriculture-related items vetoed from the state budget by Governor Tom Wolf.   [Read More]

 
January 19, 2016

January 2016 – Senator for a Day Program at Penn State Berks

On this edition of the Argall Report, we present highlights from Senator Argall’s annual Senator for a Day program, held at Penn State Berks.    [Read More]

 
December 9, 2015

Committee releases report detailing cost savings through mergers in school health care, prescription drug plans

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released a study today detailing millions of dollars in potential savings if school districts pool resources for health care plans, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).     [Read More]

 
December 8, 2015

Argall’s monthly TV show showcases region’s mining heritage

COALDALE – The latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show takes viewers on a tour of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Schuylkill County.    [Read More]

 
December 4, 2015

December 2015 – No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum

On this edition of the Argall Report, Senator Argall takes viewers inside the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum between Lansford and Coaldale in Schuylkill County.    [Read More]

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