Bronze Star License Plate Presented to Local Veteran
POTTSVILLE – Local area legislators presented Deer Lake Mayor Michael Cooper with one of the state’s first Bronze Star license plates made available through Act 103 of 2012. At the Pottsville legislative office, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill) highlighted Mayor Cooper’s activism to […] [Read More]
***Media Advisory***Local legislators to present Bronze Star license plate made available through new law
WHO: Mayor Michael Cooper, Deer Lake Borough Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill) Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill) WHAT: State legislators from Schuylkill County will be presenting Deer Lake Mayor Michael Cooper with one of the state’s first-issued Bronze Star license plates. All four legislators supported the legislation on […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Key Senate Issues
Since taking office as the State Senator for all of Schuylkill and parts of Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties on March 17, 2009, I have worked aggressively to forge strong relationships with many individuals and organizations dedicated to important causes and issues throughout the region. When I was sworn-in as state Senator, I […] [Read More]
Decorated veterans honored in new plates available through PennDOT
HARRISBURG – A new law will allow veterans who earned certain honors to proudly display their awards by way of specialty license plates offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill). Act 103 of 2012 allows for military veterans who earned certain achievement, including the Silver Star, Bronze […] [Read More]
Argall, Yudichak, Heffley: New ramp will provide greater access to Pa. Turnpike
ALBRIGHTSVILLE – Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill), John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that bids will be opening in December for a new EZ-Pass-only interchange that would create an exit at Route 903. “Sen. Yudichak, Rep. Heffley and I are pleased to see the progress that will allow vehicles to enter […] [Read More]
Argall Named “Guardian of Small Business”
HARRISBURG – Citing the outstanding voting record on behalf of Pennsylvania’s small business owners in the current legislative session, the National Federation of Independent Business named Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) a “Guardian of Small Business.” Argall, who has worked with many small businesses to strengthen job creation efforts and cut red tape regulations impacting […] [Read More]
Independent Fiscal Office Report Shows Pathway to Passing True Property Tax Elimination, Says Sponsors
HARRISBURG – The three legislators, including state Sens. David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon, and Rep. Jim Cox, R-Berks, sponsoring legislation to eliminate school district property taxes today released the following statement regarding the Independent Fiscal Office’s analysis of Senate Bill 1400 and House Bill 1776: “The thorough analysis put together by the Independent […] [Read More]
Argall reminds residents about school bus safety laws
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, is reminding local residents about state laws in effect regarding school bus safety. “With children returning to school, it is important to know the rules of the road which provide safety and security for both parents and children alike,” said Argall. “One tragedy is too many, which […] [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. Argall, the bill’s prime sponsor, introduced the legislation after working with grassroots taxpayer advocates throughout Pennsylvania. “The issue of property tax elimination is easily the number one issue I hear about in […] [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. “A year after the devastation left by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, these natural disasters are still noticed […] [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. Governor Corbett signed legislation into law to designate this portion of State Route 3033 […] [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. Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, testified on behalf of legislation he sponsored, Senate Bill 1400. Deemed the “Property Tax Independence Act,” the bill would eliminate school district property taxes by expanding and […] [Read More]
Argall to Testify in Front of House Select Committee on Property Tax
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, announced that he will be testifying on behalf of legislation he sponsored, Senate Bill 1400. The 13-member House Select Committee on Property Tax is scheduled to meet on Monday, August 20 at 11 a.m. in the House Majority Caucus Room at the State Capitol. House Resolution 774, sponsored […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Despite hurdles, why we are not giving up on the fight to eliminate school district property taxes
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) The Senate Finance Committee recently held its first public hearing on Senate Bill 1400, also known as the Property Tax Independence Act, legislation I introduced at the direct request of thousands of residents throughout the six counties I represent and 72 taxpayer groups across PA, led by the Pennsylvania […] [Read More]
Argall, Tobash to Hold Office Hours on Saturday during Pottsville Car Cruise
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced that they will be holding open office hours on Saturday, August 11, from 3 – 6 p.m. during the 19th Annual Great Pottsville Cruise. “Our Pottsville office has helped thousands of local residents with constituent services,” said Argall, who located the district […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: ‘Senator for a Day’
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the ‘Senator for a Day’ program which he hosted at Penn State University’s Schuylkill campus in May. The program included eleven local area high schools from the 29th Senatorial District. “This program has been a huge success because the students are so […] [Read More]
Officials Tour Completed Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project in Reilly Township
REILLY TOWNSHIP – Local officials and project leaders gathered this morning to get a firsthand look at the results of a recently completed abandoned mine reclamation project in Reilly Township. Reilly Township Supervisor Gerald Devine, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Ed Kleha, legislative aide to Representative Neal Goodman (D-123), met with project leaders, including […] [Read More]
***Media Advisory***
Project Leaders, Local Officials to Tour Recently Completed Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project in Reilly Township WHO: Gerald Devine, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Reilly Township Michael C. Korb, P.E., Environmental Program Manager, Bureau of Mine Reclamation, PA Department of Environmental Protection Rodney Webb, Project Manager, Bureau of Mine Reclamation, PA Department of Environmental Protection Kent Pheasant, […] [Read More]
Senators Argall, Browne Change Monroe County Office Hours
Senators Pat Browne (R-16) and David Argall (R-29) announced that as of July, their shared Monroe County office will now be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In an effort to make the office more accommodating to their constituents’ varying schedules, Senators Browne and Argall have extended the office’s hours an […] [Read More]
Property Tax Elimination Proposal Reviewed in Senate Hearing
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster), convened this morning to review a proposal sponsored by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) that would eliminate the school district property taxes and replace the funding for public schools with a new mixture of expanded sales and state income taxes. [Read More]