Argall Bill to Strengthen Downtown Location Law Passes Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) legislation, Senate Bill 276, has unanimously passed the Senate’s Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. This legislation strengthens current law, approved in the 1999-2000 session, to require the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to coordinate with local public and private sector community revitalization organizations when deciding on a […] [Read More]
House Passes Legislation to Ban Sale of ‘Bath Salts’
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1006, Senator Vogel’s legislation to ban the sale of ‘bath salts’ in the state of Pennsylvania, passage on the Floor of the House: “I’m thankful to see Senator Vogel’s legislation to ban ‘bath salts’ pass in the House,” said Argall. […] [Read More]
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Argall, Knowles, Tobash Joint Press Conference to Demand Action on Wasteful Federal Spending WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) Constituent Eileen Gordner WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) are joining Eileen Gordner of Maidencreek Township […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Achieving True Reform
Your recent editorial (“Size matters to taxpayers,” June 1) reviewed the important topic of shrinking the size of Pennsylvania’s legislature. One important point omitted in the editorial is the fact that similar efforts have failed at least 97 times since the 1970s. Taking these 97 efforts into account, it would be easy to propose legislation […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Achieving True Reform
Your recent editorial (“Bills wrong way to shrink state’s Legislature,” June 5) reviewed the important topic of shrinking the size of Pennsylvania’s legislature. One important point omitted in the editorial is the fact that similar efforts have failed at least 97 times since the 1970s. Taking these 97 efforts into account, it would be easy […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host Senior Citizens Expo Wednesday, June 1
FRACKVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is hosting an expo for the area’s senior citizens on Wednesday, June 1st from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The expo will feature over 35 exhibitors to provide up-to-date information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents. “I am pleased to announce we will be in Frackville at […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Municipalities Must Continue the Fight against Blight
Your recent editorial (“Legislature provides tools to help Reading fight blight,” May 20) called attention to the important tools my bipartisan legislation, which went into effect last month, has given municipalities to combat blighted and abandoned structures in Pennsylvania. This legislation, the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act of 2010, was the result of months […] [Read More]
House Passes Bill to Rename Portion of I-78 after CMSgt. Etchberger, Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature
HAMBURG – Legislation to designate a twelve mile portion of Interstate 78 in the Hamburg Area as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway was unanimously passed by the House today. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and guided through the House by Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). Senate Bill […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Keystone Opportunity Zones
POTTSVILLE – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall features a public hearing regarding the pros and cons of Keystone Opportunity Zones throughout Schuylkill County. The hearing featured a wide-range of speakers with firsthand experience on the KOZs, tax-free zones created in the 1990s in order to spur job growth and fight blight in […] [Read More]
Argall, Goodman Announce DEP Grant for Reilly Township
REILLY TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a $707,147 grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection for Reilly Township’s Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project: Newtown South 2. “After growing up next to an abandoned strip mine, I have witnessed the damages the coal industry has left behind in […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Property Tax Reform: A Bipartisan, Common Sense Solution
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Senator John Yudichak (D-14) Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) A recent editorial in the Times News (“Let taxpayers decide,” May 10) highlighted the frustrations that taxpayers have endured due to the state’s antiquated property tax system. The author pointed out many of the weaknesses of the current system and offered […] [Read More]
Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets Unanimously Passes Senate, Moves to House
HARRISBURG – Legislation to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor unanimously passed today in the State Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 468, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall and now moves to the House of Representatives for its consideration. “I’m pleased to see […] [Read More]
Argall, Goodman Announce Grant for Shenandoah’s Main Street Program
SHENANDOAH – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced today a grant for Shenandoah’s Main Street revitalization program. The Department of Community and Economic Development awarded the Borough of Shenandoah, on behalf of Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., $60,000 for the final state-funded phase of the Shenandoah Main Street Program. Senator Argall toured […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host ‘Senator for a Day’
TAMAQUA – On Friday, May 13, 2011, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is hosting ‘Senator for a Day’ with eleven local area high schools. The program, which will be held in the Morgan Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Tamaqua from 8:00am – 1:30pm, allows high school students to propose legislation, hold votes and […] [Read More]
Argall, Harhart Announce H2O Grant for Slatington Borough
SLATINGTON – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Julie Harhart (R-183) today announced Slatington Borough will receive $386,442 through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our communities,” said Argall. “I’m pleased to see Slatington Borough receive this necessary […] [Read More]
Argall, Goodman, Knowles, Tobash Announce H2O Grant for Schuylkill County Municipal Authority
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) along with Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123), Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) today announced Schuylkill County Municipal Authority will receive $4 million through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce H2O Grant for Perry Township
PERRY TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced Perry Township will receive $154,012 through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA program. “During these tough economic times, our infrastructure is a vital part of our communities,” said Argall. “I’m pleased to see Perry Township receive this […] [Read More]
Eldred Township Historical Society Receives Local Share Funding
ELDRED TOWNSHIP – The Commonwealth Finance Authority met this afternoon to approve $47,972 for the Eldred Township Historical Society. The funding is generated by five percent of casino revenues from Mt. Airy Casino to help with local projects throughout Monroe County. “I am so pleased that this funding was approved and that we are receiving […] [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Argall Bill to Protect Property Owners that Allow Land for Public Use
HARRISBURG – The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee passed legislation today sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would encourage property owners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes. Argall’s legislation would limit property owners’ liability when they open their land for recreational activities. “This legislation seeks […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on ‘Bath Salts’ Legislation Passing Senate Judiciary Committee
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1006, Senator Vogel’s legislation to ban the sale of ‘bath salts’ in the state of Pennsylvania, passage in the Senate’s Judiciary Committee: “I’m pleased to see the legislature move quickly on such a terrible tragedy that has unfolded across the state. […] [Read More]