Senator Argall Reminds Low-Income, Elderly of Heating Assistance Program Begins November 1
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced low-income and fixed-income residents may apply for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on November 1, 2011. LIHEAP offers a lifeline for residents unable to heat their homes. “Home heating costs are sure to rise as we approach the winter months,” said Argall. “Unfortunately, […] [Read More]
Argall Applauds DPW’s Efforts to Reduce Welfare Fraud
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today praised the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for identifying and removing 113,000 former beneficiaries who are either ineligible, deceased or have left the state. Closing these 113,000 cases is estimated to save taxpayers $25.1 million. Argall, who served as Chairman of last year’s Senate Government Management and […] [Read More]
Two Bills Suggested by Local Residents Move in Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would encourage property owners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes unanimously passed the Senate today, while legislation addressing pay differences between corrections managers and lower-ranking officers passed unanimously in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bills 469 and 1019 were suggested to Senator Argall by […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: FesslerUSA
ORWIGSBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on a local employer combining old and new industries. Founded in 1900, FesslerUSA is a family-owned private label knitwear producer with a focus on custom garments. Recently, the company embarked on a four year project, which added 1,608 solar panels that supply between 50% […] [Read More]
St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo Awarded $200,000 State Grant
MCADOO – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced a $200,000 grant award for the St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo from the Pennsylvania Department of Health with Bill Moyer, President of St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital and Andrea Ulshafer, Physicians Assistant at St. Luke’s Health Center. A highly competitive […] [Read More]
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Senator Argall to Announce Grant for St. Luke’s Health Center – McAdoo WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Bill Moyer, President, St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital Andrea Ulshafer, PA, St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is announcing a grant award for the St. Luke’s Health Center in McAdoo from […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles: Portion of Interstate 78 Honors Local American Hero
HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) announced today that signs have been placed on Interstate 78 in the Hamburg area dedicating the 12-mile portion as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway. Senate Bill 199, now Act 4 of 2011, designated a 12-mile portion of Interstate 78 in the […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: The Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad
PORT CLINTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at the Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad in Port Clinton. The conversation highlights the launch of the business, the current state of the railroad industry and future plans for expansion. “We continue to focus on employers who are not […] [Read More]
Local Legislators Applaud Senator Toomey, Secretary LaHood
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) applauded Senator Pat Toomey and Secretary Ray LaHood for removing unnecessary and costly federal requirements for new local street signs. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation estimated the cost to be approximately $10 million for the entire state. The federal […] [Read More]
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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]