Argall invites community residents to share best images of 29th District
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is inviting local residents to share their most scenic photos in the 29th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Demographic trends in Pennsylvania and its impact to be reviewed by Senate committee next week
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to review changes and trends in demographics across the state and nation on Tuesday, September 27 at 9 a.m. [Read More]
NEPA Residents Take Part in Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis
HARRISBURG – Nearly 20,000 households took part across 14 northeastern Pennsylvania counties yesterday for a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by area legislators to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic in the region. Listen [Read More]
State and national trends in demographic changes
Senate Majority Policy Committee – September 27, 2016 Listen [Read More]
Hearing to be Held on Performance-Based Budgeting
Joint Senate Appropriations Committee and Policy Committee hearing to discuss performance-based budgeting and Senate Bill 1341, sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch. [Read More]
Performance Based Budgeting
Joint Hearing – Senate Appropriations and Majority Policy Committees – September 20, 2016 Listen [Read More]
Waterfront Development Tax Credits
Senate Majority Policy – September 15, 2016 [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to hold hearing at Talen Energy Stadium on new tax credit for waterfront development projects
The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2016 to review the recently approved tax credit program for waterfront development projects, according to the committee chairman, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall goes on behind-the-scenes tour of local potato chip factory in latest TV program
The Argall Report, a monthly television program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), takes viewers on a tour of Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips factory in Berks County this month. [Read More]
Senators: Reinforce Inspector General’s office in order to prevent welfare fraud, save tax dollars
HARRISBURG – Two senators are looking at ways to curb welfare fraud by increasing staff responsible for investigating claims regarding misuse of public benefits. Listen – Senator Aument [Read More]
Frackville Cherry Street Commons project receives state support
FRACKVILLE – The Cherry Street Commons project slated for Frackville will receive support from the state, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall highlights World War II Weekend in latest television program
BERN TOWNSHIP – The latest edition of the Argall Report, Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television program highlighting local events and state issues, features the 2016 World War II Weekend: A Gathering of Warbirds. [Read More]
Third Saturday of July Designated Anthracite Heritage Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Senate has adopted a resolution sponsored by five senators from Northeastern Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal country officially designating July 16 as Anthracite Heritage Day in the state. [Read More]
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]