HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the state’s ongoing efforts to reform its welfare system. Senator Argall recently interviewed Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander to get an update from the administration as well as learn about new initiatives important to taxpayers. “The unique occasion to sit […] [Read More]
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Governor Corbett recently addressed a joint session of the legislature to lay out his proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The Governor’s budget decreases overall state spending and holds the line on taxes. The vast majority of my constituents have told me that they cannot afford a tax increase […] [Read More]
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Schuylkill County (PDF) – click here to view. [Read More]
Senator Argall, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to Host DEP Secretary Krancer WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting Secretary Krancer for a lunch meeting that will have an emphasis on […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require additional review of the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) was unanimously passed by the House on Monday. Senator David G. Argall (R-29) led the effort to amend Senate Bill 1237 in the Senate to require Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to compile […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s budget address: “The vast majority of my constituents, from Pine Grove to the Poconos, have told me that they cannot afford a tax increase during these very difficult economic times. Throughout the next couple months, as a member of the Senate […] [Read More]
Argall to Tour Papetti’s Hygrade Egg Products, Discuss Jobs WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Jack Hallick, Human Resource Manager Mike Troutman, Environmental Health and Safety Manager WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will tour Papetti’s Hygrade Egg Products, a subsidiary of Michael Foods, in Klingerstown to discuss jobs with employees. Papetti’s employs 175 […] [Read More]
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will tour the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center with Administrator Dan Daub to meet with local seniors. Argall will also present two U.S. flags and one Pennsylvania flag. [Read More]
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a grant for the City of Pottsville to improve water quality in the Schuylkill River. “This is great news for the ongoing efforts to clean up much of the harm left behind from abandoned coal mines,” said Senator Argall. “These funds […] [Read More]
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Following up on some leads from the Senate’s cost-cutting efforts which I chaired in 2010, I have quietly been meeting for months with concerned constituents in an attempt to learn more about waste, fraud and abuse within our welfare system. Included in the 2011-12 state budget were over $400 […] [Read More]
