HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on Senate Bill 900, the proposed Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. “I introduced this bill 13 months ago to continue the work of my predecessor, Senator Rhoades,” said Argall. “The goal is the same, the elimination of blight in the areas that he […] [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
