Blight/Revitalization Issues Roundtable
Senate Majority Policy Committee – August 14, 2017 [Read More]
School property tax reform to take center stage at public forum on Tuesday
Two key state Senate committees will host a forum on Tuesday evening to dive deeper into proposals to eliminate and reform school property taxes in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Roundtable to feature state, local leaders to discuss solutions to blight problem
Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) is hosting a key Senate committee next week to conduct a roundtable discussion with community leaders and local elected officials to outline steps to combat blight and abandonment. [Read More]
Schuylkill County student government seminar featured in Argall’s monthly TV show
The August 2017 edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show features local high school students who participated in his recent student government seminar at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
Senate approves joint bill on work zone speed cameras
Today, the Senate approved a joint legislative proposal introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) which aims to curtail the number of accidents and fatalities that have occurred on our highways due to reckless driving and speeding. [Read More]
Letter to the Editor: List of blight remediation options is growing
For some Pennsylvania communities, large and small, blighted buildings remain a serious threat to the future of their neighborhoods. [Read More]
Senate Committee approves joint bill on Work zone Speed Cameras
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a proposal written jointly by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) that would protect construction workers and improve driver safety in active work zones. [Read More]
Argall budget reaction
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Commonwealth’s 2017-18 state budget: [Read More]
Senate approves Argall bill to protect consumers
The Senate approved a proposal written by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would protect consumers utilizing household goods movers. [Read More]
Alternative Solutions to our Existing School Property Tax System
Senate Majority Policy – June 22, 2017 [Read More]
Bipartisan policy forum to focus on reform, elimination of school property taxes
Two key state Senate committees will host a forum on Thursday to dive deeper into proposals to eliminate and reform school property taxes in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senators introduce plan to eliminate school property taxes in PA
A bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers have joined together to introduce a plan drafted by over 80 grassroots taxpayer groups from across the state to eliminate school property taxes for the state’s 500 public school districts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Reforming the process of electing the lieutenant governor
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) held a press conference today discussing his proposed legislation which seeks to reform the process of electing the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Media Advisory – State senators to discuss reforms to the process of electing the lieutenant governor
State senators will hold a press conference to discuss their proposed legislation to reform the process of electing the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
TV program highlights blight issues
Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) new monthly television report highlights the bipartisan efforts underway by the Statewide Blight Task Force and the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. [Read More]
Sen. Argall and Area Veterans Unveil “Network of Care” Website to Link Veterans with Resources
HARRISBURG (May 31, 2017) To assist returning service members in navigating the patchwork of programs and services available to them and their families, Sen. David Argall (R-29) was joined by area veterans in unveiling an innovative new online resource, called the “Network of Care,” today at the Pottsville Career Link. [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations Seminar
On Thursday, June 1, the Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations (PSCFO), along with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will be holding a community service seminar hosted by the Lewistown Grange. [Read More]
Media Alert – Senate committees will examine current state of natural gas industry
The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a joint public hearing on May 24, 2017 to get an update on the current state of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Two Senate committees to review anti-blight solutions for Harrisburg
The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a joint public hearing featuring presentations from the City of Harrisburg, WCI Partners and Community Blight Solutions to review ways the state can assist local officials and developers to revitalize the city and all communities dealing with blight. [Read More]
Blight/Revitalization Issues
Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – May 23, 2017 [Read More]