Koch’s Turkey Farm, Yuengling help Pennsylvania’s First Family celebrate Thanksgiving
HARRISBURG – The First Family of the Commonwealth will be celebrating a Schuylkill County Thanksgiving, thanks to Koch’s Turkey Farm and Yuengling Brewery. [Read More]
Local railroad lieutenant’s two year initiative capped off by governor’s signature, ceremony at Capitol
HARRISBURG – In January of 2012, Reading and Northern Railroad Lieutenant Matthew Johnson approached Senator David G. Argall (R-29) asking for the senator’s help on strengthening the state’s scrap material theft prevention law. [Read More]
Berks County veteran’s suggestion becomes law, attends bill signing with governor
HARRISBURG – When Joe Soga approached Senator David G. Argall (R-29) at a Berks Patriots event in September of 2013 with an idea to create a new specialty license plate for veterans with distinguished service, he never imagined he’d sit next to the governor when the proposal was signed into law. [Read More]
Tamaqua Area Community Partnership to celebrate 20th Anniversary on Wednesday
TAMAQUA – On Wednesday, November 20, local leaders from the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership (TACP) will celebrate 20 years of success at 6 p.m. at the Tamaqua Arts Center at 125 Pine Street. [Read More]
1874 train station, expanded YMCA in Tamaqua featured in Argall’s latest TV program
TAMAQUA – The recently-expanded Tamaqua YMCA and the community’s restored 1874 train station are featured in Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) latest monthly television program. [Read More]
Senator Argall to host first-ever Berks County ‘Senator for a Day’ event with local schools
READING – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host his first-ever Berks County ‘Senator for a Day’ event at Penn State Berks on Wednesday, November 19. [Read More]
Local officials outline redevelopment plan for blighted Mahanoy City brewery
MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials announced a state grant today that will aid in the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property in Mahanoy City. [Read More]
Argall reminds residents of hazardous waste cleanup event on Saturday at Schuylkill Mall
FRACKVILLE – A portion of the Schuylkill Mall parking lot will turn into a staging area Saturday for the county to collect hazardous waste from county residents, including antifreeze, asbestos, lead acid batteries, paint products, agricultural waste, used oil, flammable liquids, gas grill propane tanks and fire extinguishers, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
State, local officials to announce plans, state funding for former brewery in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials will announce funding plans for the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property at a news conference on Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the site of the blighted brewery. [Read More]
Argall joins Senate leadership team, will chair Senate Policy Committee
HARRISBURG – As part of the Senate Republican Caucus’s reorganization on Wednesday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee. [Read More]
Applications available now for new specialty license plates honoring veterans
HARRISBURG – Local veterans can apply now to receive new specialty plates that were created earlier this year to honor those who earned special recognition in the U.S. military, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Sinking Spring to receive $783,805 from state to realign intersection
SINKING SPRING – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jim Cox (R-129) announced that Sinking Spring Borough will receive a state grant to reconstruct and realign the intersection of Penn Avenue, Columbia Avenue and Cacoosing Avenue. [Read More]
Sen. Argall encourages undergraduates to apply for prestigious internship, scholarship opportunity
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is encouraging students currently working towards their bachelor’s degree to apply for the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation summer internship program today. [Read More]
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]