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Argall, Heffley to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Reform WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) State Representative Seth Grove (R-196), Team Co-Leader, House Majority Policy Committee David Baldinger, PA Taxpayers Cyber Coalition Ron Boltz, Expert on Spot Assessments Carl Swartzentruber, Expert on Spot Assessments WHAT: Senator David G. […] [Read More]
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Alliance for Building Communities Groundbreaking in Tamaqua WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) Gerry Alfano, President/CEO, Alliance for Building Communities Ralph Melone, Melone Architects Graysha Harris, GKH Consulting Joe Yarzebinski, Senior Program Director, Rural LISC Holly Glauser-Abel, Director of Development, PHFA John Panzitta, General Contractor, Panzitta Construction Company Alan […] [Read More]
Argall, Heffley to Hold Public Hearing on Property Tax Reform
LEHIGHTON – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) are holding a public hearing on property tax reform. The event will feature members of the House and Senate Policy and Finance Committees to discuss various plans to reduce and eliminate property taxes as well as steps the General Assembly took this spring […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce $12.4 Million for Deer Lake Sewer Upgrades through PennVEST
DEER LAKE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced a $12,454,430 loan along with a $1,545,570 grant for upgrades and expansion of the Deer Lake sanitary sewer system. The investments will be utilized for expanding Deer Lake’s waste water treatment plant. Projects will include constructing several miles of sewage […] [Read More]
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Argall, Folmer, Knowles to Host Hamburg Office Open House WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) WHAT: Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) are now sharing an office located in downtown Hamburg in an effort to reduce […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Goal #1: Helping Pennsylvanians Create and Retain Jobs
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Throughout this difficult economic cycle, my top goal is to do whatever I can to protect local jobs and get our unemployed and underemployed workers back to work. Other states are hurting their abilities to attract business. For example, Connecticut passed the largest tax increase in their state’s history […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: ‘Senator for a Day’
TAMAQUA – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the ‘Senator for a Day’ program which he hosted at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Tamaqua Campus. The program included eleven local area high schools from the 29th Senatorial District. Senator Argall emphasized the importance of hosting the program. “When I hosted my ‘Senator […] [Read More]
Argall: Taxpayers Requested the Release of Legislative Reserves
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced the General Assembly has released $50 million of its reserve account to restore funding for public schools. “After hearing from many different taxpayers at numerous town hall meetings throughout all of the six counties I represent, I am pleased to say we listened to their message […] [Read More]
Fire Fighter Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was unanimously passed by the Senate on Monday. The legislation, House Bill 797, was introduced by Representative Frank Farry (R-Bucks County) with companion legislation in the Senate, Senate Bill 654, introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The legislation […] [Read More]
Argall: Senate Improved the Budget; Does Not Increase Taxes
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted today in favor of a $27.148 billion state budget which should allow the state to begin its budget year on time, for the first time in nine years. “The Senate passed a balanced budget that does not raise taxes. During these tough economic times, we have all […] [Read More]
Argall: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Deadline Extended
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced that the application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30 to December 31. The income eligibility level for the Property Tax Rebate Program is $35,000 a year, excluding half of Social Security income, and the maximum rebate is $650. The […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor: Reading Eagle
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Reading Eagle (“Millions wasted on curb cuts that lead to nowhere,” June 18) pointed out the absolute absurdity of several wasteful spending mandates that were included in the federal stimulus bill. However, the same editorial seemed to vilify those of us who helped bring this issue to light […] [Read More]
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Argall, Knowles to Address State Issues at Tamaqua Chamber Breakfast WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) Members of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) will address state issues at the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The majority […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Nomination of Robert E. Ames of Coaldale to Serve on State Nursing Board
HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate unanimously approved Governor Tom Corbett’s nomination of Robert E. Ames of Coaldale to serve on Pennsylvania’s Nursing Board. The State Board of Nursing establishes rules and regulations for the licensure and practice of professional and practical nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provides for the examination of all applicants. […] [Read More]
Argall’s Legislation Advances in House and Senate Transportation Committees
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) had two bills advance in their respective committees this morning. Senate Bill 468, which cleared the Senate in May, passed the House Transportation Committee. This legislation would provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on Senate Passing Castle Doctrine
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding House Bill 40, Representative Perry’s self-defense legislation, which today was approved by the Senate and sent to the Governor for his signature: “This legislation is a common sense reform to benefit law-abiding citizens,” said Argall, who supported House Bill 40. “House Bill 40 […] [Read More]
Argall Reviews Indian Run Dam Project
BRANCH TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) reviewed the Indian Run Dam project in Branch Township yesterday with Pat Caulfield, Executive Director of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA), to monitor the first week of construction from state grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority H2O PA High Hazard Unsafe Dam Program. Argall visited the […] [Read More]
Argall’s Bill to Aid Firefighters Passes House Committee
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was approved today by the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 654, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and now moves to the floor of the House for its consideration. “I’m pleased […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on ‘Bath Salts’ Legislation Passing General Assembly
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1006, Senator Vogel’s (R-47) legislation to ban the sale of ‘bath salts’ in the state of Pennsylvania. The bill was approved today by the State Senate. “The Senate and House worked together to pass this much-needed legislation,” said Argall. “This […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Sidewalks to Nowhere
One of my constituents, Eileen Gordner, recently reached out to me at a town hall meeting and expressed her dismay with ‘sidewalks to nowhere.’ It’s crazy that in these tough economic times we would even think about wasting money when we have far greater needs with our infrastructure. I am urging our federal lawmakers to […] [Read More]