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Argall raises questions about governor’s property tax relief plan favoring Democrats over Republicans
March 30, 2015

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
March 16, 2015

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
March 5, 2015

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
March 3, 2015

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
February 25, 2015

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
February 24, 2015

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
February 24, 2015

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
February 23, 2015

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
February 20, 2015

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
February 12, 2015

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
February 9, 2015

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
February 3, 2015

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
January 28, 2015

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]

Argall appointed to key Senate committees
January 19, 2015

Argall appointed to key Senate committees

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will serve on seven key committees for the 2015-16 Pennsylvania General Assembly.  [Read More]

Argall’s latest TV program highlights Berks County students becoming ‘Senators’ for a day
January 14, 2015

Argall’s latest TV program highlights Berks County students becoming ‘Senators’ for a day

READING – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) highlights the inaugural ‘Senator for a Day’ program for Berks County high school students. Argall, who represents northern and western portions of Berks County, held the first-ever Berks County student government seminar at Penn State’s Berks Campus.  [Read More]

Schuylkill County makes history with the new legislative session
January 6, 2015

Schuylkill County makes history with the new legislative session

HARRISBURG – History was made during this afternoon’s swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol when two Schuylkill County legislators formally began serving in their leadership roles for the 2015-16 legislative session in the General Assembly.  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s statement on Tamaqua’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Pilot Zone designation
December 31, 2014

Senator Argall’s statement on Tamaqua’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Pilot Zone designation

TAMAQUA – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s recent announcement that Tamaqua was awarded a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Pilot Zone designation.  [Read More]

2013-14 Legislative Session – Final Report
December 29, 2014

2013-14 Legislative Session – Final Report

Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee – 2013-14 Legislative Session – Final Report  [Read More]

Argall’s latest TV program explores challenges facing PA cities
December 22, 2014

Argall’s latest TV program explores challenges facing PA cities

HARRISBURG – The challenges facing Pennsylvania cities are featured in the latest edition of Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) monthly television program.  [Read More]

Schwank, Argall, Community and Business Leaders, First Responders Meet on Route 222
December 18, 2014

Schwank, Argall, Community and Business Leaders, First Responders Meet on Route 222

BLANDON – Heeding the growing concerns about the safety of Route 222, state Sens. Judy Schwank (D-11) and David Argall (R-29) met last night with local leaders to work towards solutions that would make the highway less deadly.  [Read More]

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