The Argall Report: Monroe County League of Women Voters Legislative Coffee
STROUD TWP – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a legislative coffee event with the Monroe County League of Women Voters.Argall joined Senators John Blake (D-22), John Yudichak (D-14) and Representative Mike Carroll (D-118) for the annual event held at the Hughes Eastern Monroe Public Library. [Read More]
Senator Argall Responds to Department of Public Welfare Secretary Alexander’s Resignation
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding the upcoming departure of Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander: [Read More]
Argall, Tobash Announce Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project for Tremont Twp.
TREMONT TWP – Local legislators announced an abandoned mine reclamation project at Stump Run is now underway due to a recently awarded grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on Governor Corbett’s Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s budget address: [Read More]
Argall, Carroll Announce Local Grants to Assist Projects
POLK TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Carroll (D-118) today announced grants awarded through the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development’s Commonwealth Financing Authority. [Read More]
Local Officials Speak with Firefighters at Quarterly Meeting
FRACKVILLE – Local officials spoke with firefighters at the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters’ Association quarterly meeting on Sunday afternoon. [Read More]
Senate Establishes Task Force on the Prevention of Violence
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) recently co-sponsored a bipartisan resolution that will establish a special statewide task force to review new measures to prevent violence. [Read More]
The Argall Report: Review of the 2011-12 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall (R-29) recaps the 2011-12 legislative session in the state Senate. [Read More]
Senator Argall Receives Additional Committee Assignments
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) to serve on seven committees in the Senate of Pennsylvania for the 2013-14 legislative session. [Read More]
Deadline Extended for Small Games of Chance Reporting
HARRISBURG – Area legislators today applauded the Department of Revenue for giving local nonprofit and charitable organizations more time to comply with new financial reporting requirements. [Read More]
Property tax reform proposals reviewed by House Select Committee on Property Tax
HARRISBURG – The House Select Committee on Property Tax met Monday at the State Capitol to gather testimony regarding property tax reform proposals. [Read More]
Ceremony honoring local POW-MIA set for Friday
ROBESONIA – Local legislators and community residents will gather in Berks County on Friday at 7 p.m. to honor a local POW-MIA with the designation of a portion of State Route 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway. [Read More]
Argall, Tobash: Grant Will Help Schuylkill Haven with Remaining 2011 Flood Cleanup
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, and Representative Mike Tobash, R-Schuylkill, announced a $12,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the removal of flood-borne debris caused during the 2011 flooding. [Read More]
The Argall Report: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on ‘Property Tax Independence Act’
HARRISBURG – The latest TV report by Senator Argall features a recent public hearing on Senate Bill 1400, the Property Tax Independence Act. [Read More]
Senator Argall Sworn in to Serve Second Term in Senate
HARRISBURG – In front of family and friends, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) was sworn in to serve his second term in the state Senate this afternoon at the state Capitol. [Read More]
House Finance Committee Passes Argall Bill to Limit Property Spot Appeals of Assessments
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would limit the school district’s ability to appeal the assessment of a property based solely on the sale of the property was approved today during a House Finance Committee meeting. Senate Bill 1309 was introduced by Senator Argall on behalf of numerous local constituents impacted by this practice. In his remarks […] [Read More]
Argall Appointed Chairman of Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) to serve as Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. “I’m very pleased to appoint Senator Argall as Chairman of the Urban Affairs & Housing Committee,” said Scarnati. “His extensive experience working on issues related […] [Read More]
Argall, Tobash: Safe Schools Targeted Grants Vital to Safety of Children
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill) today announced that the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit # 29 and the Schuylkill Haven Area School District were awarded a total of $8,405 through the PA Safe Schools Targeted Grants program. “These grants will provide precautions for our local districts to make our […] [Read More]
Argall: Reconvene Pa. Blight Task Force to Declare War on Blight
HARRISBURG – Speaking to a packed room at Temple University’s Harrisburg Campus, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) announced he will reconvene the Pa. Blight Task Force in an effort to continue the fight against blight and abandonment. “The recent passage of land bank legislation has assisted the ongoing efforts to fight blight,” said Argall, who […] [Read More]