Neighborhood cleanup: Municipalities get upper hand on slumlords (The Patriot News)
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Argall Co-Sponsors Legislation to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Public Benefits
State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced that he will co-sponsor legislation to require individuals to provide identification to prove they are legal Pennsylvania residents in order to receive public benefits. [Read More]
PENNVEST Approves Funding for Perry Township Project
HARRISBURG – A Berks County sewer project will receive a low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). As part of the current round of PENNVEST loan and grant initiatives, the Perry Township Municipal Authority will receive a $1,825,378 loan to construct a low pressure sanitary […] [Read More]
Senator Argall Reminds Low-Income, Elderly of Heating Assistance Option
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program offers a lifeline for low-income or fixed-income residents unable to heat their homes, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). “As the cold weather season approaches, home heating costs are sure to rise,” Argall said. “Each year, the cold weather claims the lives of elderly […] [Read More]
Argall Measure Combating Blight Becomes Law
Legislation to fight blight and repair or demolish dilapidated properties has been signed into law today, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor. [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Praise Bill Honoring Late Senator James Rhoades
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today praised passage of legislation that would name the State Street (SR 4028) Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Hamburg Borough and Tilden Township, Berks County, as the Senator Jim Rhoades Memorial Bridge. Introduced in June by Representative Knowles and approved today […] [Read More]
Neighborhood Anti-Blight Bill Passes Senate
Landmark bipartisan legislation that will dramatically reform Pennsylvania’s current laws addressing abandoned or dilapidated properties has cleared the Senate today, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
House Approves ‘Anti-Blight’ Bill
Bipartisan legislation designed to help local communities fight blight and repair or demolish abandoned properties has been approved, 177-19, today by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 900. [Read More]
House Committee Approves Bipartisan “Anti-Blight” Bill
Bipartisan legislation designed to help local communities fight blight and repair or demolish abandoned properties was approved today by the House Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 900. [Read More]
Argall Introduces Cost Cutting Measure
A measure to reduce government spending and ease the fiscal burden on Pennsylvania’s taxpayers has been introduced by State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Legislators Announce ‘PEDA’ Grant
HARRISBURG – Metro-Tek Electrical Services Co., Kunkletown, has been awarded an $831,250 state grant through the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Julie Harhart (R-183). The funding will be used to help offset the costs associated with a 2.2 MW ground mounted solar system for […] [Read More]
Argall to Host Agriculture ‘Town Hall’ Meeting
Meeting Flyer HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will be hosting a ‘Town Hall Meeting on Agriculture’ on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at the Vaux Masonic Temple, Route 61 and Zion’s Church Road, between Shoemakersville and Hamburg. State Senator Michael Brubaker, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, will be Argall’s special […] [Read More]
Legislators Voice Concern Regarding Use of Biosolids in Local Mine Reclamation
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today expressed strong concerns regarding the use of biosolids, also referred to as ‘treated sewer sludge,’ in the reclamation of abandoned strip mines in Schuylkill Township. Their concerns were prompted by a proposal Wednesday evening of an Elizabethtown-based consulting firm to […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Hold Office Hours at Schuylkill County Fair
State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host office hours at the Schuylkill County Fair the week of Monday, August 2 through Saturday, August 7. Located in the Indoor Midway area of the complex, Senator Argall’s Office will be able to answer state-related questions, assist with PennDOT or Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Forms and provide information […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall’s TV Report: Proposed Solutions to Blight
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on Senate Bill 900, the proposed Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. “I introduced this bill 13 months ago to continue the work of my predecessor, Senator Rhoades,” said Argall. “The goal is the same, the elimination of blight in the areas that he […] [Read More]
Argall Introducing Legislation to Prevent Loss of Highway Dollars to Mass Transit Agencies
HARRISBURG – With Governor Rendell again threatening to “flex” millions of dollars in federal highway and bridge funds to urban transportation systems, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is introducing legislation prohibiting this action. Senate Bill 1450 would strictly prohibit the State Transportation Commission from diverting any additional federal highway and bridge dollars to mass […] [Read More]
PENNVEST Approves Funding for Two Schuylkill Projects
HARRISBURG – Two Schuylkill County water and sewer projects will receive more than $900,000 in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). As part of the current round of PENNVEST loan and grant initiatives, Port Clinton Borough will […] [Read More]
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Fight Blight
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 900, sponsored by Argall, would hold property owners accountable for the costs to secure, remediate or demolish blighted structures. The bill would also expedite the process of prosecuting […] [Read More]
Grant Leverages More than $3 Million for “Liberty Hall”
HARRISBURG – A historic Tamaqua area landmark will be converted into residential living units as part of a neighborhood redevelopment project, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has announced approval of $3.8 million for the restoration and reuse of the historic ‘Liberty […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall’s TV Report: Commission Identifies $457 Million in State Savings
HARRISBURG – A recent report released by the Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission has identified over $457 million in savings to the Commonwealth, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The Senate Commission’s public hearings and final press conference are the focus of this month’s Argall Report. Since February, the Senate Commission, […] [Read More]