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]
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]
