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]
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Senator Argall to Announce Grant for Berks County Industrial Development Authority WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Thomas C. McKeon, Executive Director, Berks County Industrial Development Authority WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is announcing a grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for the Berks County Industrial Development Authority. WHEN: Monday, November […] [Read More]
Legislators Announce $500,000 in State Investment for Schuylkill Medical Center
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123) and Mike Tobash (R-125) today joined John E. Simodejka, President and CEO of Schuylkill Health System, to announce a $500,000 grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the Schuylkill Medical Center towards infrastructure improvements. This $500,000 investment, combined with local […] [Read More]
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Legislators to Announce Grant for Schuylkill Medical Center WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) John Simodejka, President/CEO, Schuylkill Health System WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123) and Mike Tobash (R-125) are announcing a grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: LCCC Business Enterprise Center Offers New Opportunities for Budding Job Creators
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Small businesses are the backbone of our state, local and national economy, providing more than half of all jobs across the entire nation. However, starting a new business can be a very complex and difficult process fraught with potential pitfalls around every corner. It is extremely important to ensure […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Creating New Jobs through Lehigh Carbon Community College’s John E. Morgan Business Enterprise Center
TAMAQUA – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the new John E. Morgan Business Enterprise Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) in Tamaqua. LCCC recently hosted their 3rd annual Entrepreneur Week with the theme of “Creating Economic Vitality through Entrepreneurship” where Senator Argall spoke about how small business can create […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on Texting Legislation Passing General Assembly
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 314, Senator Tomlinson’s (R-6) legislation to ban the use of “texting” while driving in the state of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Argall Reminds Low-Income, Elderly of Heating Assistance Program Begins November 1
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced low-income and fixed-income residents may apply for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on November 1, 2011. LIHEAP offers a lifeline for residents unable to heat their homes. “Home heating costs are sure to rise as we approach the winter months,” said Argall. “Unfortunately, […] [Read More]