Senator Argall Prepares to Open New Offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, Hires New Staff
State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will soon open two new district offices in Carbon and Luzerne Counties and recently hired two staff members of former state Senator John Yudichak, Brad Hurley and Bill Richards, to lead his constituent relations efforts in the newly redrawn 29th district. [Read More]
December Argall Report: Generating Electricity While Restoring the Environment
The December edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent public hearing of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee which discussed Pennsylvania’s coal refuse electricity power plants. [Read More]
$3 Million State Grant to Convert Upper Six Floors of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments
A project by Pottsville Centre, LLC to transform the upper six floors of the Schuylkill Trust Company building in downtown Pottsville on Center and Market Streets into sixty market-rate apartment units has been awarded a $3 million state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). The grant will be matched with a private investment from the owner of the building. [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Offices in Hamburg, Spring Township to Close
Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will close his offices in the Hamburg Municipal Center and the Spring Township Municipal Building on November 18, 2022. [Read More]
Shenandoah Center for Education, Business, and the Arts Awarded State Grant
A dedicated community effort to build an innovation center and community hub at the site of a formerly blighted building in downtown Shenandoah was awarded a $30,000 state grant today, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
November Argall Report: Past and Present Local Lawmakers Reflect on Legislative Service
The November edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent event sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and the Schuylkill County Historical Society which hosted 11 former and current members of the state legislature from Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Twardzik, Argall Proposal to Defend Small Employers from Unfair Tax Increase Heads to the Governor
A provision in Senate Bill 1083 to protect small employers from unfair tax increases was approved the General Assembly and sent to the governor for his signature, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). [Read More]
Argall Bill to Fund Blight Demolition Sent to the Governor
A bill that would ensure funding for the demolition of blighted properties was approved by the State House of Representative by a strongly bipartisan vote of 163-37, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29), who introduced the bill. It now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 996, and to consider the Executive Nominations of Pam Iovino to the State Civil Service Commission, and Joel Frank and Rudy Battle to the State Athletic Commission
Senate State Government Committee | Monday, October 24, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
State Senate Approves Transfer of Land to Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company
A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances
The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing reviewing Senate Bill 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), which would codify the rights of parents over the upbringing of their children, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The committee also held a voting meeting and advanced four bills, including a bill to ensure the safe transport of ballots. [Read More]
$1 Million Awarded to Schuylkill County to Fight Blight, Build New Housing
A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Brower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 34, HB 121, HB 2484 HB 2633, and public hearing on SB 996
Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building | [Read More]
Project to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Land, Restore Schuylkill River Awarded State Grant
A project to reclaim one hundred acres of abandoned mine land near Schuylkill Haven to reduce water pollution in the Schuylkill River was awarded $292,450 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]
Craft Beverages Promotion in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grant
A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]
October Argall Report: Breaking Down Barriers for Business Growth
The October edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent House Majority Policy Committee meeting requested by Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123) focusing on the barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Ban Russian Companies from Receiving Pennsylvania Tax Dollars Passes Senate
A bill to ban companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving taxpayer dollars was approved by a bipartisan vote of 47-2 by the Senate today, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee
Two bills to update Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, the key statute governing transparency in state government, were passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB121, HB 1281, HB 1738, HB 2524 and SB 492, SB 1292
Senate State Government Committee | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
New State Grants to Fund New County Park, Improvements to Marlin and Seltzer Parks
State grants awards will fund the creation of a new county park in Wayne Township and needed improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]