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February 3, 2012

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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]

Argall to Tour Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Present Flags
February 3, 2012

Argall to Tour Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Present Flags

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]

Local Legislators Announce Grant to Improve Schuylkill River Water Quality
February 3, 2012

Local Legislators Announce Grant to Improve Schuylkill River Water Quality

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]

Welfare Drug Testing Pilot Program a Win for Taxpayers
January 31, 2012

Welfare Drug Testing Pilot Program a Win for Taxpayers

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]

Argall Resolution to Study Jobs and Economic Impact of Breweries in PA Approved by Senate
January 28, 2012

Argall Resolution to Study Jobs and Economic Impact of Breweries in PA Approved by Senate

HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to study the economic impacts of breweries in Pennsylvania was adopted by the Senate on Wednesday. Senate Resolution 216 will thoroughly examine the economic impacts, with a focus on jobs, of breweries in Pennsylvania through the General Assembly’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. “The […]  [Read More]

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January 26, 2012

Letter to the Editor for the Times-Tribune

Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Times-Tribune (“Gather data on KOZ results,” December 29) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free “Keystone […]  [Read More]

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January 26, 2012

Letter to the Editor for the Standard Speaker

Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Standard Speaker (“Bill would offer better accounting of KOZ benefits,” December 30) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits […]  [Read More]

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January 26, 2012

Letter to the Editor for the Republican Herald

Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Republican Herald (“Gather data on KOZ results,” December 31) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free […]  [Read More]

Berks County Industrial Development Authority Receives Loan for Job Creation
January 25, 2012

Berks County Industrial Development Authority Receives Loan for Job Creation

BETHEL TOWNSHIP – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a $2 million Business in Our Sites (BOS) loan today for the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) project at Berks Park 78 in Bethel Township. The BOS loan will be used for infrastructure enhancements totaling $6.4 million by leveraging already secured funds of $4.4 million […]  [Read More]

Argall Legislation Addressing Pay Disparity with Corrections Officers Passes Senate, Heads to House
January 24, 2012

Argall Legislation Addressing Pay Disparity with Corrections Officers Passes Senate, Heads to House

Legislation addressing pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers passed the Senate today by a final vote of 45-5. Senate Bill 1019 addresses the unfairness in pay between Lieutenants and Sergeants within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.  [Read More]

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