Argall: Budget proposal threatens efforts to eliminate school property taxes
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s 2016-17 state budget address. Listen [Read More]
Argall set to host telephone town hall with local residents following governor’s budget address
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will be listening to the concerns of local residents and discussing the governor’s latest budget proposal during a telephone town hall event on Tuesday, February 9 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. [Read More]
Argall, Jozwiak announce $40,000 grant for Womelsdorf Town Park
WOMELSDORF – A borough park will receive state grant funding, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks). [Read More]
Argall, Goodman announce state grants for six Schuylkill County community projects
POTTSVILLE – Six community improvement projects in Schuylkill County will receive state grants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Rep. Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill). [Read More]
Senators to Offer Supplemental Funding Measure for Agriculture Programs
HARRISBURG – Citing agriculture’s key role in Pennsylvania’s economy and the need to adequately prepare for a potential outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other threats, Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) and his colleagues Ryan Aument (R-36), Gene Yaw (R-23) Dave Argall (R-29) and Lloyd Smucker (R-13) are preparing legislation to restore vital funding for agriculture-related items vetoed from the state budget by Governor Tom Wolf. [Read More]
Argall introduces study to examine corrections spending, overtime costs
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is asking for a review of staffing levels and mandatory overtime for corrections officers within the state’s Department of Corrections. [Read More]
Committee releases report detailing cost savings through mergers in school health care, prescription drug plans
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released a study today detailing millions of dollars in potential savings if school districts pool resources for health care plans, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall’s monthly TV show showcases region’s mining heritage
COALDALE – The latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television show takes viewers on a tour of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Argall votes in favor of historic pension reform
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding the Senate of Pennsylvania overwhelmingly approving public pension reform by a vote of 38-12. [Read More]
Senate passes measure to review tax dollar waste for unused property and office space
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved a measure Monday night to seek out cost savings and efficiencies with the current use state-owned and state-leased properties, according to one of the resolution’s sponsors, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Senator Argall’s statement regarding Senate vote on Property Tax Independence Act
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding tonight’s Senate vote on the Property Tax Independence Act, which failed after a tie vote of 24-to-24 with a tiebreak vote by the Lieutenant Governor: [Read More]
Committee approves measure to review utilization of state owned and leased office space
HARRISBURG – A resolution authored by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) received the unanimous support of the Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York), to evaluate current practices of real estate utilization policies with state owned and leased properties. [Read More]
Argall supporting measure to increase security screening of Syrian refugees
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is cosponsoring a measure that would direct the governor to halt accepting Syrian refugees into Pennsylvania until the federal government establishes a protocol for screening incoming refugees. [Read More]
Sponsors of Property Tax Independence Act issue statement on efforts to eliminate school property taxes
HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York), Mario Scavello (R-Monroe/Northampton), Scott Wagner (R-York), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon), Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Andy Dinniman (D-Chester) and John Eichelberger (R-Blair) released the following statement regarding their efforts to pass the Property Tax Independence Act in the Senate. [Read More]
Thursday Conference to discuss SB 76–Property Tax Elimination–now tentatively scheduled for a first ever vote in the Senate next week
This Thursday, November 12, Stout Associates Realtors and the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations (PCTA) will hold a conference on Senate Bill 76, the Property Tax Independence Act. [Read More]
Argall’s monthly TV show highlights Dear Tamaqua celebration, revitalization efforts
TAMAQUA – Revitalization efforts in the Tamaqua area are featured in the latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television program. [Read More]
Argall’s super load transport bill signed into law
HARRISBURG – Qualified private companies will soon begin to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads thanks to a new law authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
LIHEAP application period opens November 2
HARRISBURG – Families who are experiencing a heating emergency or are having trouble paying heating bills can apply for assistance beginning on Monday, November 2, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Senate passes measure to prevent spread of blight
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously passed a proposal today authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to shorten the timeframe in which property owners must bring their property into compliance with property maintenance codes. [Read More]
Senate approves Argall bill targeting illegal movers
HARRISBURG – The Senate passed a measure today that would strengthen penalties levied against illegal household goods movers, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]