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Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets Unanimously Passes Senate, Moves to House
May 11, 2011

Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets Unanimously Passes Senate, Moves to House

HARRISBURG – Legislation to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor unanimously passed today in the State Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 468, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall and now moves to the House of Representatives for its consideration. “I’m pleased to see […]  [Read More]

Argall, Goodman Announce Grant for Shenandoah’s Main Street Program
May 9, 2011

Argall, Goodman Announce Grant for Shenandoah’s Main Street Program

SHENANDOAH – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced today a grant for Shenandoah’s Main Street revitalization program. The Department of Community and Economic Development awarded the Borough of Shenandoah, on behalf of Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., $60,000 for the final state-funded phase of the Shenandoah Main Street Program. Senator Argall toured […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall to Host ‘Senator for a Day’
May 9, 2011

Senator Argall to Host ‘Senator for a Day’

TAMAQUA – On Friday, May 13, 2011, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is hosting ‘Senator for a Day’ with eleven local area high schools. The program, which will be held in the Morgan Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Tamaqua from 8:00am – 1:30pm, allows high school students to propose legislation, hold votes and […]  [Read More]

Argall, Harhart Announce H2O Grant for Slatington Borough
May 5, 2011

Argall, Harhart Announce H2O Grant for Slatington Borough

SLATINGTON – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Julie Harhart (R-183) today announced Slatington Borough will receive $386,442 through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our communities,” said Argall. “I’m pleased to see Slatington Borough receive this necessary […]  [Read More]

Argall, Goodman, Knowles, Tobash Announce H2O Grant for Schuylkill County Municipal Authority
May 5, 2011

Argall, Goodman, Knowles, Tobash Announce H2O Grant for Schuylkill County Municipal Authority

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) along with Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123), Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) today announced Schuylkill County Municipal Authority will receive $4 million through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our […]  [Read More]

Argall, Knowles Announce H2O Grant for Perry Township
May 5, 2011

Argall, Knowles Announce H2O Grant for Perry Township

PERRY TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced Perry Township will receive $154,012 through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our communities,” said Argall. “I’m pleased to see Perry Township receive this […]  [Read More]

Eldred Township Historical Society Receives Local Share Funding
May 5, 2011

Eldred Township Historical Society Receives Local Share Funding

ELDRED TOWNSHIP – The Commonwealth Finance Authority met this afternoon to approve $47,972 for the Eldred Township Historical Society. The funding is generated by five percent of casino revenues from Mt. Airy Casino to help with local projects throughout Monroe County. “I am so pleased that this funding was approved and that we are receiving […]  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Argall Bill to Protect Property Owners that Allow Land for Public Use
May 3, 2011

Senate Committee Approves Argall Bill to Protect Property Owners that Allow Land for Public Use

HARRISBURG – The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would encourage property owners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes. Argall’s legislation would limit property owners’ liability when they open their land for recreational activities. “This legislation seeks […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s Statement on ‘Bath Salts’ Legislation Passing Senate Judiciary Committee
May 3, 2011

Senator Argall’s Statement on ‘Bath Salts’ Legislation Passing Senate Judiciary Committee

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1006, Senator Vogel’s legislation to ban the sale of ‘bath salts’ in the state of Pennsylvania, passage in the Senate’s Judiciary Committee: “I’m pleased to see the legislature move quickly on such a terrible tragedy that has unfolded across the state. […]  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Senator Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets
May 2, 2011

Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Senator Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets

HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 468, legislation sponsored by Senator Argall to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor. “This legislation was suggested to me by Mayor Michael Cooper of Deer Lake, an Iraq war veteran,” said Argall. “I […]  [Read More]

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