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Act 90 of 2010 (Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act)
March 4, 2014

Act 90 of 2010 (Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act)

Joint Senate/House Urban Affairs & Housing Committee – March 19, 2014   [Read More]

Northampton Area School District to Receive Safe School Grant
February 26, 2014

Northampton Area School District to Receive Safe School Grant

HARRISBURG – Local legislators announced a $25,000 grant for Northampton Area School District through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program.  [Read More]

Safe School Grant Awarded to Pocono Mountain School District
February 25, 2014

Safe School Grant Awarded to Pocono Mountain School District

HARRISBURG – The Pocono Mountain School District will receive at $25,000 grant through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program, according to local legislators.  [Read More]

Argall, Goodman Announce Safe School Grant for Mahanoy Area
February 25, 2014

Argall, Goodman Announce Safe School Grant for Mahanoy Area

HARRISBURG –Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced a $23,500 grant for Mahanoy Area School District through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program.  [Read More]

The Argall Report: Bipartisan Policy Committee Roundtable Discussion on Local Tax Reform
February 20, 2014

The Argall Report: Bipartisan Policy Committee Roundtable Discussion on Local Tax Reform

HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recent roundtable discussion on Senate Bill 76, a bipartisan proposal that would eliminate school property taxes.  [Read More]

Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms now available at Sen. Argall’s local offices
February 18, 2014

Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms now available at Sen. Argall’s local offices

MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced his local offices received forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.  [Read More]

Argall’s Proposal to Review School District Cost Savings Approved by Senate Committee
February 6, 2014

Argall’s Proposal to Review School District Cost Savings Approved by Senate Committee

HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to review cost-savings associated with merging school district health care plans received the unanimous approval of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday.  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s Statement Regarding Governor’s Budget Address
February 4, 2014

Senator Argall’s Statement Regarding Governor’s Budget Address

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding today’s budget address by Governor Tom Corbett:  [Read More]

Local Schools Receive Safety Grants
January 28, 2014

Local Schools Receive Safety Grants

POTTSVILLE – Shenandoah Valley School District and Schuylkill IU 29 will receive grants totaling $115,000 to ensure a safe learning environment for students, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123).  [Read More]

Growing Greener Grants Awarded in Schuylkill County
January 24, 2014

Growing Greener Grants Awarded in Schuylkill County

POTTSVILLE – Local officials announced five state grants today that will fund watershed improvement projects in Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Officials Announce State Funding for Business Park
January 21, 2014

Officials Announce State Funding for Business Park

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP – Local officials announced a $4 million loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) that will assist the Mahanoy Business Park Waterline Extension Project.  [Read More]

Public Assistance Programs Need More Integrity, Senators Say
January 9, 2014

Public Assistance Programs Need More Integrity, Senators Say

HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Joe Scarnati (R-25) are crafting a proposal that would strengthen the integrity of several areas within the state’s welfare department.  [Read More]

Senators Support New Law to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies
January 2, 2014

Senators Support New Law to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies

HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) applauded enactment of a new law that will help volunteer fire and EMS companies finance equipment purchases while supporting Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry.  [Read More]

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]

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