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Sen. Argall’s Statement on State Budget Vote
June 30, 2014

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
June 30, 2014

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
June 27, 2014

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
June 26, 2014

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
June 24, 2014

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
June 18, 2014

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
June 18, 2014

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
June 13, 2014

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
June 12, 2014

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
June 11, 2014

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
June 10, 2014

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)
May 28, 2014

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
May 27, 2014

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
May 9, 2014

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
May 7, 2014

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
April 3, 2014

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
March 31, 2014

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
March 27, 2014

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
March 18, 2014

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
March 10, 2014

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]

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