HARRISBURG – State Sen. David Argall (R-29) today said Gov. Rendell’s proposal to increase state spending by $1.15 billion and impose new taxes will face close scrutiny in the Senate. Argall serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will hold three weeks of public hearings on the proposed $29 billion 2010-2011 state budget and its […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today supported a measure requiring defendants found guilty by a jury in a criminal case to pay the court costs associated with their prosecution. The measure was unanimously approved by the Senate, 50-0. Senate Bill 1169, introduced by Senator Mike Waugh (R-York), requires judges to impose court […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG –A bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Downtown Location Law has been introduced by the law’s original sponsor, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1201 will amend the current law, approved in the 1999-2000 session, to require the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) to coordinate with local public and private sector community revitalization […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The new Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission has scheduled their next hearing to discuss cost-cutting measures in state government, according to Commission Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill). The hearing, scheduled for Monday, March 8, 10:30 A.M. in Hearing Room #1 of the North Office Building, is expected to include testimony […] [Read More]
TAMAQUA – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will address high school student leaders, representing seven school districts, as part of the Schuylkill Chamber and Schuylkill Vision’s Generation Next Program. The Generation Next Program brings together high school student leaders from all area school districts to share ideas and learn about their community. During the […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Two Monroe County projects will receive funding through Pennsylvania’s Community Conservation Partnership Program (CCPP), according to members of its legislative delegation. The funding approved will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in the Monroe County area: Tunkhannock Township, $100,000 – Will rehabilitate three miles of trails in the Delaware State […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a state contract that will improve the health and safety of Reilly Township residents. According to both legislators, a $464,000 state contract has been awarded to Brdaric Excavating by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to clear and backfill, as […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) recently hosted a public forum with local employees, employers and healthcare providers titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill Chamber, Hospital and Healthsystem Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Capitol Blue Cross, and the Schuylkill […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – A legislative proposal to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has been referred to the Senate State Government Committee for its review, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1160 will eliminate 50 House seats and five Senate seats. In a letter to Senator Charles McIlhinney, Chairman of the […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m., at the Keystone Fire Company, Grant and Hancock Streets, McAdoo, PA 18237, to discuss property tax fairness in the Hazleton Area School District, including alternative methods to calculating property tax rates and the pending implementation of the Luzerne County reassessment, according […] [Read More]
