Ashland’s high-hazard dam to receive needed improvements
ASHLAND – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced a $1.675 million loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) that will allow Ashland Borough to repair a high-hazard dam. [Read More]
State grant will help Hawk Mountain create new, disability-friendly trail
ALBANY TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced a $188,000 grant for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation program. [Read More]
Senate committee examines challenges of PA cities, population trends
HARRISBURG — The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee examined some of the challenges facing Pennsylvania cities of all sizes during a public hearing on Tuesday, according to Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
“Urban flight” to get a closer examination at Senate committee hearing on Tuesday
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will examine the ongoing issues facing communities with population and homeownership decline, according to Chairman David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Declining property ownership and population loss in cities
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – October 14, 2014 [Read More]
Senate approves Argall bill establishing state ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’
HARRISBURG – The Senate gave its stamp of approval on a bill that would establish a Corrections Officers Bill of Rights, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate committee approves new voting methods for HOAs
The Senate took a step to provide residents of homeowner’s associations (HOAs) with new ways to participate in meetings that establish rules and fees, according to Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall’s Corrections Officers Bill of Rights advances
HARRISBURG – The Senate Appropriations Committee supported a bill sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would establish the “Corrections Officers Bill of Rights” on Monday. [Read More]
Senate Bill 1302
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – October 7, 2014 [Read More]
Argall TV show features Hawk Mountain Sanctuary tour
ALBANY TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) latest monthly television program features a tour of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary with Lt. Governor Jim Cawley and state and local officials to celebrate the wildlife preserve’s 80th anniversary. [Read More]
Officials unveil new acid mine water treatment facility at Keystone Potato Products
FRAILEY TOWNSHIP – After securing two competitive state grants, Keystone Potato Products unveiled a 3,800 square foot building containing a new acid mine water treatment system. [Read More]
New law will streamline cosmetology licensing process in Pa.
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly has approved a measure to provide cosmetology students with a streamlined process to obtain state licensure, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate committee endorses new anti-blight measure
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee approved legislation today that would help hold additional property owners accountable for allowing structures and property to fall into a dangerous state of disrepair, according to Committee Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall compiles perfect voting record on NFIB small business issues
HARRISBURG – Standing with small business advocates, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was named a ‘Guardian of Small Business’ for his 100 percent voting record, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. [Read More]
Senate confirms two Schuylkill County row officers
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously confirmed the governor’s nominations of Ann Dudish as the Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds and Thomas Campion as the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
House Bill 2120
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – September 24, 2014 [Read More]
Population Losses In PA Communities
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – October 14, 2014 [Read More]
Senate committee approves ‘Property Tax Independence Act’
The Property Tax Independence Act was approved by the Senate Finance Committee today, according to the bill’s prime sponsors Senators David G. Argall (R-29), Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11) and John Yudichak (D-14). [Read More]
Sen. Argall highlights fourth annual high school ‘Senator for a Day’ program in latest TV show
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) latest monthly television program features the fourth annual Senator for a Day program, held earlier this year at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
State grant will fund Tamaqua streetscape improvements
TAMAQUA – A $196,200 state grant will improve public safety by financing additional streetscape improvements in Tamaqua Borough, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]