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]
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]
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today that would make college textbooks more affordable and accessible to students, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 929 would require publishers to provide information on textbook costs, previous editions, revisions in current editions and alternative textbook formats and prices to college faculty members. The […] [Read More]
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
A recent editorial in the Times News (“Too short,” 05/24/10) advocated reducing the size of the General Assembly, extending House terms from two years to four to allow more time for policy making and less time for political campaigning, and that this measure would help the state’s fiscal crisis tremendously. I would like to echo […] [Read More]
