News Releases Archives - Page 71 of 92

August 9, 2011

Media Advisory

Alliance for Building Communities Groundbreaking in Tamaqua WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) Gerry Alfano, President/CEO, Alliance for Building Communities Ralph Melone, Melone Architects Graysha Harris, GKH Consulting Joe Yarzebinski, Senior Program Director, Rural LISC Holly Glauser-Abel, Director of Development, PHFA John Panzitta, General Contractor, Panzitta Construction Company Alan […] [Read More]

August 8, 2011

Argall, Heffley to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Reform

LEHIGHTON – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) are holding a public hearing on property tax reform. The event will feature members of the House and Senate Policy and Finance Committees to discuss various plans to reduce and eliminate property taxes as well as steps the General Assembly took this spring […] [Read More]

August 2, 2011

Argall, Knowles Announce $12.4 Million for Deer Lake Sewer Upgrades through PennVEST

DEER LAKE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced a $12,454,430 loan along with a $1,545,570 grant for upgrades and expansion of the Deer Lake sanitary sewer system. The investments will be utilized for expanding Deer Lake’s waste water treatment plant. Projects will include constructing several miles of sewage […] [Read More]

July 19, 2011

Media Advisory

Argall, Folmer, Knowles to Host Hamburg Office Open House WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) WHAT: Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) are now sharing an office located in downtown Hamburg in an effort to reduce […] [Read More]

July 13, 2011

Op-Ed: Goal #1: Helping Pennsylvanians Create and Retain Jobs

By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Throughout this difficult economic cycle, my top goal is to do whatever I can to protect local jobs and get our unemployed and underemployed workers back to work. Other states are hurting their abilities to attract business. For example, Connecticut passed the largest tax increase in their state’s history […] [Read More]

July 1, 2011

The Argall Report: ‘Senator for a Day’

TAMAQUA – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the ‘Senator for a Day’ program which he hosted at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Tamaqua Campus. The program included eleven local area high schools from the 29th Senatorial District. Senator Argall emphasized the importance of hosting the program. “When I hosted my ‘Senator […] [Read More]

June 30, 2011

Argall: Taxpayers Requested the Release of Legislative Reserves

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced the General Assembly has released $50 million of its reserve account to restore funding for public schools. “After hearing from many different taxpayers at numerous town hall meetings throughout all of the six counties I represent, I am pleased to say we listened to their message […] [Read More]

June 28, 2011

Fire Fighter Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk

HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was unanimously passed by the Senate on Monday. The legislation, House Bill 797, was introduced by Representative Frank Farry (R-Bucks County) with companion legislation in the Senate, Senate Bill 654, introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The legislation […] [Read More]

June 28, 2011

Argall: Senate Improved the Budget; Does Not Increase Taxes

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted today in favor of a $27.148 billion state budget which should allow the state to begin its budget year on time, for the first time in nine years. “The Senate passed a balanced budget that does not raise taxes. During these tough economic times, we have all […] [Read More]

June 27, 2011

Argall: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Deadline Extended

MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced that the application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30 to December 31. The income eligibility level for the Property Tax Rebate Program is $35,000 a year, excluding half of Social Security income, and the maximum rebate is $650. The […] [Read More]