Argall Reminds Constituents about New Texting Law
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today reminded constituents that Senate Bill 314, Senator Tomlinson’s (R-Bucks) new law to ban “texting” while driving in the state of Pennsylvania, goes into effect on March 8. “Too often we open the newspapers to read about innocent lives taken due to distracted driving,” said Argall, who […] [Read More]
Argall Bill Strengthens Downtown Location Law
HARRISBURG – Legislation strengthening existing law requiring state agencies to be located in a downtown unanimously passed the Senate Appropriations Committee today. Senator Argall’s Senate Bill 276 reinforces Act 32 of 2000, the original Downtown Location Law. Since Argall’s Downtown Location Law went into effect over 11 years ago, annually over 90 percent of all […] [Read More]
Resources to Fight Blight at Your Fingertips
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced the creation of a new website designed to serve as a one-stop shop for individuals involved in the fight against blight and abandonment. The site can be accessed through Senator Argall’s homepage: www.SenatorArgall.com or visitors can directly access the site by accessing: https://www.senatorargall.com/fight-blight/. On April […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Interview with Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on the state’s ongoing efforts to reform its welfare system. Senator Argall recently interviewed Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander to get an update from the administration as well as learn about new initiatives important to taxpayers. “The unique occasion to sit […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Governor’s Budget Proposal Holds Line on Taxes
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Governor Corbett recently addressed a joint session of the legislature to lay out his proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The Governor’s budget decreases overall state spending and holds the line on taxes. The vast majority of my constituents have told me that they cannot afford a tax increase […] [Read More]
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Schuylkill County (PDF)
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Schuylkill County (PDF) – click here to view. [Read More]
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Senator Argall, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to Host DEP Secretary Krancer WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting Secretary Krancer for a lunch meeting that will have an emphasis on […] [Read More]
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]