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]
Local students debate state issues during Sen. Argall’s ‘Senator for a Day’ program
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – In its fourth year, Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) ‘Senator for a Day’ program was a rousing success according to attendees. [Read More]
Local area high school students to participate in ‘Senator for a Day’ program at Penn State Schuylkill
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – On Thursday, over 80 students from 11 local school districts will participate in the fourth annual ‘Senator for a Day’ program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
The Argall Report: An Update on State Budget Negotiations
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features an update from the state Capitol on the state budget for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year. [Read More]
Senate Approves Argall Resolution to Study Merging School Health Care Plans
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to review the pros and cons of merging school district health care plans, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Waste Tire Clean Up Initiative Highlights State Efforts
DURYEA – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) met with representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee to tour a waste tire pile cleanup effort at Coxton Yards on Wednesday. [Read More]
Argall Supports Corrections to Vehicle Code for Repeat DUI Offenses
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously approved a measure that would address multiple DUI offenses on Wednesday, March 12. [Read More]
Senate Approves Local Veteran’s Proposal for New License Plate
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved legislation Monday that would establish a specialty license plate for veterans who earned the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]