March 6, 2017

Argall presses economic development department on plan to save struggling communities

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.   Listen   [Read More]

Report paves way to reduce overtime cost at state prisons, save tax dollars, Argall says
February 28, 2017

Report paves way to reduce overtime cost at state prisons, save tax dollars, Argall says

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. Listen  [Read More]

Senators seek to boost number of welfare investigators in order to crack down on fraud and abuse
February 23, 2017

Senators seek to boost number of welfare investigators in order to crack down on fraud and abuse

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. Listen  [Read More]

 
February 14, 2017

Argall highlights local and statewide efforts to curb opioid addiction in monthly TV program

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.    [Read More]

Governor’s budget speech provides starting point, says Argall
February 7, 2017

Governor’s budget speech provides starting point, says Argall

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s 2017-18 state budget address:   [Read More]

Local lawmakers testify at public hearing on Hamburg State Center
January 30, 2017

Local lawmakers testify at public hearing on Hamburg State Center

HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) testified at Monday’s public hearing hosted by the Department of Human Services regarding the proposed closure of Hamburg State Center.  [Read More]

SCI Frackville to remain open
January 26, 2017

SCI Frackville to remain open

FRACKVILLE – Schuylkill County area lawmakers Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) thanked Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel for their decision to keep SCI Frackville open and for listening to their case to keep the facility running.  [Read More]

Legislators present Wolf, Corrections Secretary with more than 5,000 signatures asking to keep SCI Frackville open
January 24, 2017

Legislators present Wolf, Corrections Secretary with more than 5,000 signatures asking to keep SCI Frackville open

HARRISBURG – Five thousand six hundred and seventy individuals signed petitions to keep the state prison in Frackville open, according to local legislators who spearheaded the effort.  [Read More]

 
January 23, 2017

Sen. Argall highlights school property tax elimination, community revitalization in latest TV program as priorities in new legislative session

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.    [Read More]

Argall to serve on key committees in Senate
January 20, 2017

Argall to serve on key committees in Senate

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will serve on several key committees for the 2017-18 legislative session.  [Read More]

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