Application Period Open for Volunteer Fire, EMS Grants
HARRISBURG – Local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services organizations can apply now for grants through the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Sen. Argall takes “anti-blight” tour with Harrisburg Mayor
HARRISBURG – Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29) joined Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse and Representative Keith Gillespie (R-47) to tour the capital city’s blighted neighborhoods on Monday afternoon. [Read More]
County Career Fair highlighted in Sen. Argall’s latest TV program
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) latest television program, the Argall Report, highlights the annual Schuylkill County career fair held earlier this year. [Read More]
Local Vietnam veteran’s idea becomes new law in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – Governor Tom Corbett recently signed legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) into law that creates new specialty license plates honoring the exceptional military service of Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]
Youth Summit featured in Sen. Argall’s latest television program
POTTSVILLE – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features Schuylkill County’s second annual youth summit held at the county courthouse. [Read More]
Senate sponsors, grassroots activists of Property Tax Independence Act release statement on status of effort
HARRISBURG – The Senate sponsors of Senate Bill 76, including Senators David G. Argall (R-29), Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11), John Yudichak (D-14) and Lisa Boscola (D-18), released the following statement regarding the status of the Property Tax Independence Act in the Senate: [Read More]
Bipartisan, bicameral effort leads to strengthened deterrents of scrap metal theft
HARRISBURG – A new state law will help improve public safety by making it harder for thieves to sell stolen railway materials and require stronger credentials to be a scrap dealer or recycler in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Argall’s Statement on State Budget Vote
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) offered the following statement regarding his affirmative vote for the state budget proposal (House Bill 2328) for Fiscal Year 2014-15: [Read More]
Argall Bill Heads to Governor, Creates New License Plates for PA Veterans
HARRISBURG – The state legislature gave final approval today to legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) creating new specialty license plates honoring the exceptional military service of Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]
Senate panel approves additional measures to combat blight
Following passage of several anti-blight bills last week, the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee approved additional measures today that would offer resources to rehabilitate structures that have fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair. [Read More]
Senate Bills 1420, 1427 and 1442
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – June 27, 2014 [Read More]
Senate panel approves Argall’s Corrections Officers Bill of Rights
HARRISBURG – Legislation to protect the rights of state corrections officers was unanimously approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee approves anti-blight bills
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today voted on several proposals aimed at curbing blight, according to Committee Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
House Bill 1714 and Senate Bills 1135, 1242 and 1380
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – June 18, 2014 [Read More]
Orwigsburg Awarded Competitive Tax Credits for Independence Square Project
?ORWIGSBURG – State officials recently announced Orwigsburg Borough will receive tax credits for the conversion of the former Fessler Knitting Mill into housing for senior citizens and new space for the local library. [Read More]
Experts Detail Success of Housing and Property Rehabilitation Program
HARRISBURG – State and local housing officials highlighted the positive impact of the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program during a public hearing of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Wednesday morning. [Read More]
Argall’s Rail Safety Measure Clears Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve public safety by preventing the theft of railway material received the unanimous approval of the state Senate this afternoon, according to bill sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Study Affordable Housing Program
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a hearing June 11 to take a closer look at state efforts to promote affordable housing, according to Committee Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
PHARE Funding (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement)
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – June 11, 2014 [Read More]
Highlights from latest hearing on school property tax elimination featured in Sen. Argall’s TV show
HARRISBURG – The latest television program from Senator David G. Argall (R-29) highlights a recent public hearing in the Senate on school property tax elimination efforts. [Read More]