News Releases Archives - Page 91 of 103

July 26, 2010

Argall Introducing Legislation to Prevent Loss of Highway Dollars to Mass Transit Agencies

HARRISBURG – With Governor Rendell again threatening to “flex” millions of dollars in federal highway and bridge funds to urban transportation systems, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is introducing legislation prohibiting this action. Senate Bill 1450 would strictly prohibit the State Transportation Commission from diverting any additional federal highway and bridge dollars to mass […] [Read More]

July 23, 2010

PENNVEST Approves Funding for Two Schuylkill Projects

HARRISBURG – Two Schuylkill County water and sewer projects will receive more than $900,000 in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). As part of the current round of PENNVEST loan and grant initiatives, Port Clinton Borough will […] [Read More]

July 20, 2010

Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Fight Blight

HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 900, sponsored by Argall, would hold property owners accountable for the costs to secure, remediate or demolish blighted structures. The bill would also expedite the process of prosecuting […] [Read More]

July 9, 2010

Grant Leverages More than $3 Million for “Liberty Hall”

HARRISBURG – A historic Tamaqua area landmark will be converted into residential living units as part of a neighborhood redevelopment project, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has announced approval of $3.8 million for the restoration and reuse of the historic ‘Liberty […] [Read More]

July 9, 2010

Sen. Argall’s TV Report: Commission Identifies $457 Million in State Savings

HARRISBURG – A recent report released by the Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission has identified over $457 million in savings to the Commonwealth, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The Senate Commission’s public hearings and final press conference are the focus of this month’s Argall Report. Since February, the Senate Commission, […] [Read More]

July 9, 2010

PIDA Loan Benefits Empire Education Group

HARRISBURG – Empire Education Group (EEG), a Schuylkill County based company, has been awarded a $2 million loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The EEG expansion project, which includes a new 30,000 square ft. office space and the renovation of the existing 64,000 square ft. […] [Read More]

June 28, 2010

Commission Presents Final Recommendations to Senate Leaders

HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission presented its final report today outlining over 40 recommendations to reduce or eliminate unnecessary government expenditures. If all recommendations were fully implemented, the projected cost savings would total over $400 million within the first three years, according to Commission Chairman State Senator David G. Argall […] [Read More]

June 24, 2010

Media Advisory

TO: NEWS DIRECTORS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND CAPITOL CORRESPONDENTS SUBJECT: SENATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND COST-STUDY COMMISSION HEARING A hearing of the Senate Government Management and Cost-Study Commission will be held Monday, June 7, 2010, 9:30 A.M. in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building, part of the Capitol Complex. Testimony will be heard from: https://www.senatorargall.com/commission.htm […] [Read More]

June 24, 2010

Media Advisory

TO: NEWS DIRECTORS, ASSIGNMENT EDITORS AND CAPITOL CORRESPONDENTS SUBJECT: SENATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT AND COST-STUDY COMMISSION PRESS CONFERENCE The Senate Government Management and Cost-Study Commission will present their findings in a ‘Final Report’ on Monday, June 28, 2010, 11:15 A.M., in the Capitol Media Center, East Wing, State Capitol Building, Harrisburg. Senate Resolution 161 created the […] [Read More]

June 23, 2010

Sen. Argall Remarks to the Senate of Pennsylvania on the passing of John Anczarski, Ringtown (Schuylkill County):

Senate Session: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Mr. President, Yesterday, Schuylkill County experienced a heartbreaking tragedy when one of our bright, young residents passed away after being struck by a vehicle in New Mexico. John Anczarski of Ringtown was part of a four-man team called “The Pink Pedal: Riding Hard to Fight Breast Cancer,” and making […] [Read More]