Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Senator Argall’s Legislation Providing Special License Plates for Decorated Military Vets
HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 468, legislation sponsored by Senator Argall to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor. “This legislation was suggested to me by Mayor Michael Cooper of Deer Lake, an Iraq war veteran,” said Argall. “I […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Voters Should Have a Voice in Property Tax Debate
By: Senator David G. Argall During dozens of town hall meetings throughout the six counties which I represent, the unfair property tax burden is one of the biggest concerns expressed by my constituents. However, while everyone agrees that the system is broken, no one has been able to reach a consensus on the best way […] [Read More]
House Transportation Committee Passes Bill to Rename Portion of I-78 after CMSgt. Etchberger
HAMBURG – Legislation to designate a twelve mile portion of Interstate 78 in the Hamburg Area as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway was approved today by the House Transportation Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and is being guided through the House by Representative Jerry Knowles […] [Read More]
Argall: New Anti-Blight Law Begins Helping Pennsylvania Communities
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) joined colleagues from both the Senate and House Urban Affairs and Housing Committees at a press conference today to highlight a new anti-blight law that went into effect Monday. “Act 90 is now in effect throughout Pennsylvania. I am thankful so many organizations and associations are stepping up […] [Read More]
Argall’s Cancer Presumption Bill for Firefighters Unanimously Passes Senate, Moves to House
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters has been approved unanimously by the State Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 654, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and now moves to the House of Representatives for its consideration. “As many brave men and women, both […] [Read More]
Argall, Heffley, Yudichak Introduce Property Tax Referendum
State Senators Dave Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122), standing together at an old one-room schoolhouse, today introduced bipartisan legislation to help Pennsylvania voters eliminate the state’s outdated and archaic school property tax system. [Read More]
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Argall, Yudichak, Heffley to Hold Press Conference to Announce Property Tax Referendum Legislation WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Senator John Yudichak (D-14) State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) WHAT: Senator Argall, Senator Yudichak and Representative Heffley are holding a press conference to introduce their property tax referendum legislation. WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2011 […] [Read More]
Argall, Panel Evaluate Waste Tire Recycling
HARRISBURG – At Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) request, the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee is reviewing Pennsylvania’s Waste Tire Recycling efforts. The Joint Committee’s review began with a public hearing Monday morning at the Capitol. Pennsylvanians currently generate roughly 12 million scrap tires each year, which is enough to […] [Read More]
Argall, Tobash Review Legislation to Reduce the Size of Legislature
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced today their joint effort to reduce the size of the state legislature and cut government costs. [Read More]
Argall’s Cancer Presumption Bill for Firefighters Passes Labor and Industry Committee
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was approved today by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 654, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and now moves to the floor of the Senate for its consideration. “As many brave men […] [Read More]
Argall: Designate April 6th as ‘Penn State Day’
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) resolution designating April 6, as “Penn State Day.” “Now in its 156th year of serving Pennsylvania, Penn State has shown over the years its importance to our state,” said Argall. “With over 291,000 alumni currently residing in Pennsylvania, and 70,000 students from our state, […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Act 90, Anti-Blight Law, Takes Effect
MINERSVILLE – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at Act 90, the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. On April 25, 2011, Act 90, formerly known as Senate Bill 900, becomes law. “A lot of time, effort and energy went into this legislation,” said Senator Argall. “It will take […] [Read More]
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Argall, Tobash to Hold Press Conference to Announce Legislature Reduction Bill WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) WHAT: Senator Argall and Representative Tobash are holding a press conference to discuss their legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3:30pm WHERE: […] [Read More]
Argall, Experts Hold Public Forum on Anti-Blight Legislation
POTTSVILLE – On Thursday, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) held a public forum at the Schuylkill County Courthouse for residents on the implementation of Act 90, Senator Argall’s Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act, as approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly last fall. Senator Argall began with remarks highlighting the problems with the current law […] [Read More]
Local Legislators Host Public Hearing on Pros and Cons of Keystone Opportunity Zones
POTTSVILLE – On Friday, Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124), Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) and Ed Kleha from Representative Neal Goodman’s (D-123) office held a public hearing to evaluate the successes and failures of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) in the region. The hearings featured a wide-range of speakers with firsthand experience […] [Read More]
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Experts on Act 90 to Host Public Seminar Regarding Anti-Blight Law WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Ron Grutza, Assistant Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Arnold B. Kogan, Esq., Pennsylvania Bar Association Cynthia Daley, Policy Director, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Gary Bender, Schuylkill County CDBG Program Jim Rhoades, Jr., Alfred […] [Read More]
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Schuylkill Legislators to Host KOZ Hearing WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) Ed Kleha, representing State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) Local business and community leaders WHAT: Public hearing to review the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax free “Keystone Opportunity Zone Program” for job […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Rename Portion of I-78 after CMSgt. Etchberger
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 Senate today. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and now moves to the House Transportation Committee. “I am very pleased […] [Read More]
Berks Legislators to Share Office
Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) are now sharing an office located in Hamburg’s Borough Hall at 61 North Third Street in an effort to reduce state spending. [Read More]
Op-Ed: The Time is Right to Reduce the Size of the PA General Assembly
By: Senator David G. Argall In the near future, I will again introduce legislation to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to provide an important cost-saving measure. Since the state’s last Constitutional Convention in 1968, dozens of similar proposals have been offered, but all have failed. However, I believe that the time is now […] [Read More]