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]
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]