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October 28, 2011

Senator Argall Reminds Low-Income, Elderly of Heating Assistance Program Begins November 1

MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced low-income and fixed-income residents may apply for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on November 1, 2011. LIHEAP offers a lifeline for residents unable to heat their homes. “Home heating costs are sure to rise as we approach the winter months,” said Argall. “Unfortunately, […] [Read More]

October 27, 2011

Argall Applauds DPW’s Efforts to Reduce Welfare Fraud

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today praised the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for identifying and removing 113,000 former beneficiaries who are either ineligible, deceased or have left the state. Closing these 113,000 cases is estimated to save taxpayers $25.1 million. Argall, who served as Chairman of last year’s Senate Government Management and […] [Read More]

October 25, 2011

Two Bills Suggested by Local Residents Move in Senate

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would encourage property owners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes unanimously passed the Senate today, while legislation addressing pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers passed unanimously in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bills 469 and 1019 were suggested to Senator Argall by […] [Read More]

October 5, 2011

The Argall Report: FesslerUSA

ORWIGSBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on a local employer combining old and new industries. Founded in 1900, FesslerUSA is a family-owned private label knitwear producer with a focus on custom garments. Recently, the company embarked on a four year project, which added 1,608 solar panels that supply between 50% […] [Read More]

September 30, 2011

St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo Awarded $200,000 State Grant

MCADOO – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced a $200,000 grant award for the St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo from the Pennsylvania Department of Health with Bill Moyer, President of St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital and Andrea Ulshafer, Physicians Assistant at St. Luke’s Health Center. A highly competitive […] [Read More]

September 28, 2011

Media Advisory

Senator Argall to Announce Grant for St. Luke’s Health Center – McAdoo WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Bill Moyer, President, St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital Andrea Ulshafer, PA, St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is announcing a grant award for the St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo from […] [Read More]

September 20, 2011

Argall, Knowles: Portion of Interstate 78 Honors Local American Hero

HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) announced today that signs have been placed on Interstate 78 in the Hamburg area dedicating the 12-mile portion as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway. Senate Bill 199, now Act 4 of 2011, designated a 12-mile portion of Interstate 78 in the […] [Read More]

September 8, 2011

The Argall Report: The Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad

PORT CLINTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at the Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad in Port Clinton. The conversation highlights the launch of the business, the current state of the railroad industry and future plans for expansion. “We continue to focus on employers who are not […] [Read More]

September 6, 2011

Local Legislators Applaud Senator Toomey, Secretary LaHood

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) applauded Senator Pat Toomey and Secretary Ray LaHood for removing unnecessary and costly federal requirements for new local street signs. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation estimated the cost to be approximately $10 million for the entire state. The federal […] [Read More]

August 10, 2011

Media Advisory

Argall, Heffley to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Reform WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) State Representative Seth Grove (R-196), Team Co-Leader, House Majority Policy Committee David Baldinger, PA Taxpayers Cyber Coalition Ron Boltz, Expert on Spot Assessments Carl Swartzentruber, Expert on Spot Assessments WHAT: Senator David G. […] [Read More]