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Sen. Argall’s Television Program Features State-Sponsored Job Retention Tools Saving Local Jobs
December 30, 2013

Sen. Argall’s Television Program Features State-Sponsored Job Retention Tools Saving Local Jobs

SINKING SPRING – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a discussion with the Williams family, owners and operators of Williams Metalfinishing in Sinking Spring.   [Read More]

Sen. Argall Applauds New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act
December 19, 2013

Sen. Argall Applauds New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) applauded the governor’s signature of legislation that establishes the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act.   [Read More]

Business Leaders, State Officials: Transportation Package to Boost Berks County Infrastructure
December 18, 2013

Business Leaders, State Officials: Transportation Package to Boost Berks County Infrastructure

WYOMISSING – Business leaders from across Berks County and state officials highlighted the local impact of the recently-enacted comprehensive transportation funding package on Wednesday afternoon at Great Valley Consultants.  [Read More]

Business Leaders, State Officials Highlight Schuylkill Transportation Improvements
December 12, 2013

Business Leaders, State Officials Highlight Schuylkill Transportation Improvements

CRESSONA – Local business leaders and state officials highlighted several important highway and bridge projects and new jobs for Schuylkill County due to the recently enacted comprehensive transportation funding law during a news conference on Thursday afternoon.  [Read More]

School Property Tax Focus of Bipartisan Roundtable at State Capitol
December 10, 2013

School Property Tax Focus of Bipartisan Roundtable at State Capitol

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee teamed up with the Senate Democratic Policy Committee to hold an unprecedented roundtable discussion on Senate Bill 76 Tuesday morning, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Local Veteran’s Suggestion Clears Senate Transportation Committee
December 4, 2013

Local Veteran’s Suggestion Clears Senate Transportation Committee

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would establish a specialty license plate for veterans who earned the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) was unanimously approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning, according to Committee Chairman John Rafferty (R-44).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Proposal Aimed at Improving Safety Along Railroads
December 4, 2013

Senate Approves Proposal Aimed at Improving Safety Along Railroads

HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would add railroad materials into the state’s Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act on Tuesday afternoon.   [Read More]

House Bill 1644 (Taylor)
December 3, 2013

House Bill 1644 (Taylor)

Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – December 3, 2013  [Read More]

Legislators, Borough Officials Announce Grant for Orwigsburg’s Memorial Hall
November 26, 2013

Legislators, Borough Officials Announce Grant for Orwigsburg’s Memorial Hall

ORWIGSBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) and borough officials announced a $200,000 grant awarded to Orwigsburg Borough for Community Memorial Hall renovations.  [Read More]

Grant to Assist Schuylkill Haven to Relocate Wastewater System in advance of Rt. 61 Widening
November 25, 2013

Grant to Assist Schuylkill Haven to Relocate Wastewater System in advance of Rt. 61 Widening

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced a $75,000 grant through the state’s Commonwealth Financing Authority has been awarded to relocate the borough’s wastewater management system as part of the road widening for Route 61.  [Read More]

Grant Awarded to Assist Business Park Development
November 22, 2013

Grant Awarded to Assist Business Park Development

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP – Local legislators, including Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123), Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125), announced a $1,147,928 grant awarded to the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) to assist with infrastructure upgrades at Mahanoy Business Park.   [Read More]

House Approves Argall’s Potato Packaging Bill
November 21, 2013

House Approves Argall’s Potato Packaging Bill

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation today that would remove a long-outdated regulatory requirement on potato farmers, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29).   [Read More]

Latest Television Report by Sen. Argall Features Recent Bipartisan Roundtable on Property Tax Reform
November 20, 2013

Latest Television Report by Sen. Argall Features Recent Bipartisan Roundtable on Property Tax Reform

LEHIGHTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recap of a roundtable hosted by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), on school property tax reform.  [Read More]

Proposal Aimed at Cracking Down on Railroad Property Theft Approved by Senate Committee
November 19, 2013

Proposal Aimed at Cracking Down on Railroad Property Theft Approved by Senate Committee

HARRISBURG – A proposal sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would strengthen the state’s Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act by including railroad materials received unanimous approval during Tuesday’s Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meeting, according to committee Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senate Confirms Former Congressman Tim Holden to Liquor Control Board
November 13, 2013

Senate Confirms Former Congressman Tim Holden to Liquor Control Board

HARRISBURG – The state Senate unanimously confirmed former U.S. Rep. Tim Holden to serve on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) on Wednesday, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall Bill Eliminating Potato Package Weight Restrictions Clears Senate, Heads to House
November 12, 2013

Argall Bill Eliminating Potato Package Weight Restrictions Clears Senate, Heads to House

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would remove weight limit restrictions on potato packages for sale in Pennsylvania unanimously cleared the Senate on Tuesday, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29).   [Read More]

Local Residents May Apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
November 4, 2013

Local Residents May Apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is reminding local residents that the application process for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now under way.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Goal: Save over $800 Million by Merging School Employees Health Care Plans
October 31, 2013

Op-Ed: Goal: Save over $800 Million by Merging School Employees Health Care Plans

In recent weeks, lawmakers in Harrisburg have debated several competing attempts to reform the archaic and unfair school property tax system that has existed in Pennsylvania since the 1830s.  [Read More]

Argall Introduces Resolution to Seek Cost-Savings after Help from Constituents
October 29, 2013

Argall Introduces Resolution to Seek Cost-Savings after Help from Constituents

HARRISBURG – A resolution aimed at studying the cost-savings associated with merging school district health care plans was introduced after input from local taxpayers, school board members, health care experts and others, according to its sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29)   [Read More]

Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Reviews Vacated Property Bill
October 23, 2013

Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Reviews Vacated Property Bill

HARRISBURG – Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-29) held a public hearing this morning to listen to both sides of the debate surrounding a proposal dealing with vacant property.  [Read More]

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