Argall bill to provide demolition funding clears Senate committee
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wagner (R-York), unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to allow counties to generate funds for demolition purposes. [Read More]
Wilson Area High School exchange student shadows Senator Argall in Capitol
HARRISBURG – A Wilson Area High School exchange student from Norway, Sander Nygaard, spent Tuesday shadowing Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) at the state Capitol. [Read More]
Senator Argall joins AIA Pennsylvania announcing Neighborhood Restoration Act
HARRISBURG – Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) joined the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today to announce the PA Neighborhood Restoration Act, which will help to improve our cities and neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth, while leveraging the wealth of talent of incoming architects. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Pet Protection Hearing – Senate Bill 373
Joint Public Hearing of the Senate Majority Policy and Judiciary Committees – April 17, 2015 [Read More]
Schuylkill legislative delegation to recognize County Treasurer Jackie McGovern on Wednesday
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) will present citations congratulating Jackie McGovern for her years of public service as Schuylkill County’s Treasurer on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. [Read More]
State legislators to congratulate Plain & Fancy for 50 years of business on Wednesday
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) will present congratulatory citations to Plain and Fancy Donut Shop from the Senate of Pennsylvania and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. [Read More]
Argall points out flaws in Governor Wolf’s temporary tax relief plan
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) pointed out numerous faults in the governor’s temporary property tax relief plan during a budget hearing with the Department of Revenue today. [Read More]
Argall raises questions about governor’s property tax relief plan favoring Democrats over Republicans
HARRISBURG –Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) raised questions regarding the governor’s proposed school property tax relief plan favoring areas represented by Democrats during Monday morning’s Senate Appropriations Committee state budget hearing with the Department of Education. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Taxpayers deserve a fair trade with school property tax elimination
Many local football fans have watched their favorite NFL team make numerous trades and acquisitions over the past two weeks. Some of those trades leave fans scratching their heads and wondering what the front office is doing to help the team get to the Super Bowl. [Read More]
Penn State Berks featured in latest television program from Senator Argall
READING – Take a half-hour tour of Penn State Berks in this month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Argall: Beware the governor’s “bait and switch” property tax plan
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s school property tax proposal: [Read More]
Sen. Argall welcomes Pottsville Area High School government students to state Capitol
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) welcomed students enrolled in Pottsville Area High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) American Government class and American Government class to the state Capitol this morning. [Read More]
Argall supports Senate bill requiring U.S. citizenship to receive welfare benefits
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) voted today in favor of a measure that would require proof of United States citizenship for any individual applying for public assistance. [Read More]
Mahanoy City, Sen. Argall featured in PA Community Bankers’ February publication
MAHANOY CITY – The February edition of “Transactions,” a publication from the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, features a wide-ranging conversation on fighting blight with Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]
Sen. Argall introduces legislation limiting insurer retroactive denials
HARRISBURG – Standing with medical professionals, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) introduced legislation this afternoon at the state Capitol that would limit insurers’ ability to retroactively deny reimbursements. [Read More]
Sen. Argall, medical groups advocate limiting insurer retroactive denials
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will stand with medical professionals to formally introduce legislation that will limit insurers’ ability to retroactively deny reimbursements on Monday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Capitol Media Center in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senator Argall announces fire, EMS grants for 29th District
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) announced grant awards totaling $1,691,670.45 for local volunteer and emergency medical services organizations throughout the 29th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Argall, Folmer to discuss medical cannabis at forum on Feb. 11
BERNVILLE – Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) will participate in a public forum on medical cannabis on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church at 537 N. Main St. in Bernville. [Read More]
Argall’s TV program highlights local charitable food efforts
SPRING TOWNSHIP – The latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) monthly television program features a discussion of local charitable food efforts and a tour of the Greater Berks Food Bank. [Read More]
Argall encourages students with interest in public service to apply for scholarship
HARRISBURG – College students who are interested in a career in public service can apply for the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation internship program through February 7, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). [Read More]