KOZ Reforms Approved by House and Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require additional review of the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) was unanimously passed by the House on Monday. Senator David G. Argall (R-29) led the effort to amend Senate Bill 1237 in the Senate to require Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to compile […] [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: “The vast majority of my constituents, from Pine Grove to the Poconos, have told me that they cannot afford a tax increase during these very difficult economic times. Throughout the next couple months, as a member of the Senate […] [Read More]
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Argall to Tour Papetti’s Hygrade Egg Products, Discuss Jobs WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Jack Hallick, Human Resource Manager Mike Troutman, Environmental Health and Safety Manager WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will tour Papetti’s Hygrade Egg Products, a subsidiary of Michael Foods, in Klingerstown to discuss jobs with employees. Papetti’s employs 175 […] [Read More]
Argall to Tour Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Present Flags
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will tour the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center with Administrator Dan Daub to meet with local seniors. Argall will also present two U.S. flags and one Pennsylvania flag. [Read More]
Local Legislators Announce Grant to Improve Schuylkill River Water Quality
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a grant for the City of Pottsville to improve water quality in the Schuylkill River. “This is great news for the ongoing efforts to clean up much of the harm left behind from abandoned coal mines,” said Senator Argall. “These funds […] [Read More]
Welfare Drug Testing Pilot Program a Win for Taxpayers
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Following up on some leads from the Senate’s cost-cutting efforts which I chaired in 2010, I have quietly been meeting for months with concerned constituents in an attempt to learn more about waste, fraud and abuse within our welfare system. Included in the 2011-12 state budget were over $400 […] [Read More]
Argall Resolution to Study Jobs and Economic Impact of Breweries in PA Approved by Senate
HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to study the economic impacts of breweries in Pennsylvania was adopted by the Senate on Wednesday. Senate Resolution 216 will thoroughly examine the economic impacts, with a focus on jobs, of breweries in Pennsylvania through the General Assembly’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee. “The […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor for the Times-Tribune
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Times-Tribune (“Gather data on KOZ results,” December 29) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free “Keystone […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor for the Standard Speaker
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Standard Speaker (“Bill would offer better accounting of KOZ benefits,” December 30) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor for the Republican Herald
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Republican Herald (“Gather data on KOZ results,” December 31) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free […] [Read More]
Berks County Industrial Development Authority Receives Loan for Job Creation
BETHEL TOWNSHIP – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a $2 million Business in Our Sites (BOS) loan today for the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) project at Berks Park 78 in Bethel Township. The BOS loan will be used for infrastructure enhancements totaling $6.4 million by leveraging already secured funds of $4.4 million […] [Read More]
Argall Legislation Addressing Pay Disparity with Corrections Officers Passes Senate, Heads to House
Legislation addressing pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers passed the Senate today by a final vote of 45-5. Senate Bill 1019 addresses the unfairness in pay between Lieutenants and Sergeants within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. [Read More]
Pilot Program to Drug Test Welfare Recipients Coming to County
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare will implement a drug testing pilot program in Schuylkill County. Argall has quietly been meeting for months with concerned constituents in an attempt to learn more about waste, fraud and abuse within our welfare system. “One of the […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Doing Business with State Government
ORWIGSBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on doing business with state government. Sponsored by Senator Argall and both the Berks and Schuylkill Chambers of Commerce, the seminar features various presentations covering all aspects of Pennsylvania’s commitment to growing jobs and our local economy. “Instead of expanding state government, this seminar […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Property Tax Elimination Could Promote Home Ownership, Job Growth
For more than 175 years, Pennsylvania has funded our school districts through property taxes. For as long as I’ve been alive, it has been among the most universally hated taxes in the Commonwealth. While today’s students benefit from state-of-the-art technology in the classroom, it is absurd that taxpayers are stuck with the same school financing […] [Read More]
Argall Resolution to Study Jobs and Economic Impact of Breweries in PA Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG – The Senate Law and Justice Committee unanimously passed a resolution today sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to study the economic impacts of breweries in Pennsylvania. Senate Resolution 216 will thoroughly examine the economic impacts, with a focus on jobs, of breweries in Pennsylvania through the General Assembly’s Legislative Budget and Finance […] [Read More]
Argall Amendment Approved to Require State to Review Costs and Benefits of KOZs
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today offered an amendment to Senate Bill 1237 which would require Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to annually report to the General Assembly on the costs and benefits of Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) every year. [Read More]
Flood Relief Bills Fast Tracked through Senate, Heads to House
HARRISBURG – The flood relief package, consisting of Senate Bills 1264, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1271, 1297 and 1323, passed today in the State Senate. Senator David G. Argall, who represents communities greatly impacted by storm damage and a co-sponsor of the legislation, applauded Senate leaders for prioritizing the bills that will provide much-needed relief […] [Read More]
Argall Announces $500,000 in State Investment for Jobs in Berks County
READING – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a $500,000 grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) for the creation of an industrial park in Bern Township. Argall made the announcement at the authority’s board meeting this morning with Senator Judy Schwank (D-11), Ken […] [Read More]
Flood Relief Package Moves Out of Senate Appropriations Committee
HARRISBURG – The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the flood relief package, consisting of Senate Bills 1264, 1266, 1267, 1268, 1269, 1271, 1297 and 1323, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced following the meeting. Argall, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voiced his support and satisfaction with the committee’s action on much-needed relief for […] [Read More]