State to invest $1.1M in Sinking Spring revitalization project
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a $1.1 million grant for the Borough of Sinking Spring, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks). [Read More]
Competitive state grants, loans to assist local projects
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved several competitive grants and loans for projects across Schuylkill County, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin). [Read More]
In wake of Shenandoah fire, Argall renews fight for demolition funding
HARRISBURG – In the wake of last week’s fire that destroyed nearly a dozen row homes, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is renewing his fight for proposals that would provide significant funding to demolish vacant and abandoned properties in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. [Read More]
State champion Williams Valley softball team recognized at PA Capitol
HARRISBURG – The 2016 PIAA Class A softball champions were recognized by local legislators at the state Capitol on Monday. [Read More]
The Difficulties of Eliminating School Property Taxes
Several advocates for the elimination of school property taxes have asked us where efforts to rid taxpayers of this hated tax currently stand. [Read More]
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Senate Majority Policy Committee – June 14, 2016 Watch Live [Read More]
Micah Gursky honored as the Council Member of the Year
HERSHEY – The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) held their 105thh Annual Conference at the Hershey Lodge today where they honored individuals for their service to their communities. [Read More]
PA’s top economic development official tours county’s “good, bad, ugly” with local legislators
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) top official, Secretary Dennis Davin, met with local legislators to discuss community revitalization during his visit to the county on Thursday. [Read More]
Tour of Lehigh Valley International Airport
Tour of Lehigh Valley International Airport – May 26, 2016 Presentation [Read More]
Argall to host student government seminar at Penn State Schuylkill Campus on May 12
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will host his annual “Senator for a Day” student government seminar on May 12 at the Penn State University Schuylkill Campus from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. [Read More]
Job creation, economic competitiveness with NJ, NY explored in Argall’s latest TV program
HARRISBURG – Potential improvements to Pennsylvania’s economic development strategy and how to expedite job creation efforts are highlighted in the latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show. [Read More]
Schuylkill fire, EMS companies receive $1.4 million in state grants
HARRISBURG – The state has awarded $1.4 million in grants to fire and EMS companies across Schuylkill County, state Reps. Neal P. Goodman, Jerry Knowles, and Mike Tobash and state Sen. David G. Argall announced. [Read More]
South Heidelberg sewer easement signed into law
SOUTH HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP – The governor signed a measure into law yesterday to help improve sewer lines in South Heidelberg Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), who introduced the proposal. [Read More]
Bipartisan committees review economic development tools and permitting issue in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority and Senate Democratic Policy Committees held a joint public hearing on Monday in Harrisburg to take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s burdensome permitting process and lack of economic development incentives compared to neighboring states. [Read More]
Argall: Governor’s new formula cut $2.7 million from local schools
HARRISBURG – A new education funding formula developed by Governor Wolf will cut a cumulative total of $2,758,013 from local schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). To see a listing of all school districts, please click here. [Read More]
Senate approves Argall study to review corrections overtime issue
The Senate gave its approval to study mandatory overtime within the Department of Corrections, according to measure’s prime sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). Listen [Read More]
Economic Development and Jobs in Pennsylvania
Senate Majority Policy Committee AND Senate Democratic Policy Committee – April 11, 2016 Listen [Read More]
Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost local schools over $4 million in construction reimbursement
HAMBURG – The governor’s latest veto, issued on April 4, 2016, will cost Berks County school districts located in the 29th Senatorial District over $4 million in reimbursement for construction projects, according Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Governor’s veto of budget-related measure cost Schuylkill County schools nearly $6 million in construction reimbursement
POTTSVILLE – The governor’s latest veto, issued on April 4, 2016, will cost school districts in Schuylkill County $5.9 million in reimbursement for construction projects, according Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall’s corrections spending study approved by committee
HARRISBURG – A measure to review mandatory corrections overtime costs was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning, according to the resolution’s prime sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]