HARRISBURG – As a result of requests from local residents at several of his recent “town hall” meetings, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host a forum titled: “How to be a Smart Electric Consumer,” at the Schuylkill Training and Technology Center, 101 Technology Drive, Frackville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission examined the costs of the state vehicle fleet and possible savings in education spending during today’s hearing, according to Commission Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The commission heard testimony from Deputy Auditor General for Audits Thomas Marks regarding recent reports on the state vehicle […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG — Sen. David G. Argall (R-29) has cosponsored a comprehensive review of Pennsylvania school funding. While education is the biggest annual expense for state government, the original “costing-out” study released in 2007 recommended that Pennsylvania increase funding for education by more than $4 billion. This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct […] [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]
Argall to Attend Chamber “Coffee Talk” POTTSVILLE – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will attend a “Coffee Talk with Our Legislators,” hosted by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee. The event will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:45 A.M. at Penn State Schuylkill Campus, Health & Wellness Center. Argall, who […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host State Treasurer Rob McCord to discuss Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Program during his February/March television report. The report will also feature a special segment on the Governor’s FY 2010-2011 Budget Address. Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – […] [Read More]
Sen. David Argall Elected as Chairman HARRISBURG – The Government Management and Costs Study Commission created by Senate Resolution 161 today held its first public meeting. State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), prime sponsor of SR 161, was unanimously elected as Chairman. “In the midst of this terrible recession, I have encouraged my colleagues in […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senate Democratic Leader Robert Mellow (D-22) announced today the names of members appointed to the Government Management and Cost Study Commission created by Senate Resolution 161. The leaders also announced that the commission’s first meeting will take place on Friday, February 19, at 11 a.m. in […] [Read More]
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]
