Argall Legislation Reducing the General Assembly Begins to Move Forward
HARRISBURG – A legislative proposal to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has been referred to the Senate State Government Committee for its review, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1160 will eliminate 50 House seats and five Senate seats. In a letter to Senator Charles McIlhinney, Chairman of the […] [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee to Discuss Tax Equalization in the Hazleton Area School District
HARRISBURG – A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m., at the Keystone Fire Company, Grant and Hancock Streets, McAdoo, PA 18237, to discuss property tax fairness in the Hazleton Area School District, including alternative methods to calculating property tax rates and the pending implementation of the Luzerne County reassessment, according […] [Read More]
Legislators to Host Energy Fair on Saturday, Dec. 19
HARRISBURG – Representative Mario M. Scavello (R-176), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host an Energy Fair for residents of Monroe County from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the cafeteria at the Pocono Mountain East High School, Pocono Mountain East Road in Swiftwater. The Energy […] [Read More]
Senate Establishes State Cost-Cutting Commission
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved a measure, 50-0, establishing a high-level bipartisan commission to identify additional cost-saving measures in state government, according to its prime sponsor State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Resolution 161 creates a commission made up of ten appointees from the private and public sectors to help the Senate eliminate […] [Read More]
Argall Reminds Constituents of Upcoming Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) reminds senior citizens and other residents who are eligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that the deadline for submitting an application for this year’s program is December 31, 2009. Those who have already completed an application do not need to apply again. The Pennsylvania Property […] [Read More]
Senator Argall Addresses “Blight” During Housing Alliance Conference
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today addressed housing and community development leaders during the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s Annual ‘Homes Within Reach’ Conference, held at the Harrisburg Hilton. Argall, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, addressed the gathering to discuss his legislation to eliminate blighted […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Promotes Public-Private Partnerships
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will discuss the advantages of public-private partnerships with special guests State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Micah Gursky, President of Tamaqua Borough Council, during his December television report. Public-private partnerships allow both governmental and private entities the opportunity to form collaborative relationships in order to improve public […] [Read More]
Argall Invites Public to Local Healthcare Reform Discussion
HARRISBURG – Interested in learning more about healthcare reform and how it affects you? State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is inviting the public to meet with local employees, employers and healthcare providers in a December 3 forum titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill […] [Read More]
Argall Hails Latest Mahanoy Downtown Improvement Project
MAHANOY CITY – Together with Upper Schuylkill and Mahanoy Downtown Inc. representatives, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today celebrated Mahanoy City’s recent business revitalization improvement project. Exterior improvements at Morris Drug Store, 15 E. Centre Street, mark the eighth main street business improvement project in the Borough. Improvements consisted of a new awning and […] [Read More]
Argall Announces $8,000 For Park Crest Fish and Game
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a grant award of $8,000 for the Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association, Ringtown. The grant, allocated as part of the 2008-09 budget, was used to lay blacktop from the main entrance to a dry-hydrant at its one-acre pond. Several fire companies including Brandonville’s […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce Energy Efficiency Grant for Local Business
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced that a Schuylkill County firm has been awarded a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection under the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Highwood USA, LLC will receive a $10,801.20 grant to purchase and install energy efficient lighting […] [Read More]
Sewage Grant Awarded to Jackson Township
HARRISBURG – Jackson Township has received a Sewage Facilities Enforcement Grant of $3,477, according to Rep. Mario M. Scavello (R-Monroe), and Sen. David G. Argall (R-29). “No matter the size of the grant, any state money that comes into local municipalities is welcomed and important because it helps pay for a portion of the costs […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce $500,000 in State Grants
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced two state grants totaling $500,000 for Orwigsburg and Tamaqua. The funding was awarded through the Department of Environmental Protection’s PA Conservation Works! grant program. The program’s primary goal is designed to assist local governments and non-profits with the implementation […] [Read More]
Argall Hails Community Revitalization Efforts, Recruits New Volunteers
TAMAQUA – During the annual meeting of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) celebrated revitalization improvement projects in Tamaqua Borough, as well as Rush, Schuylkill, Walker and West Penn Townships. Argall hailed the need to continue those efforts through the recruitment of new individuals. The annual meeting reception allowed the […] [Read More]
Argall Hosts Pottsville Open House
POTTSVILLE – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today invited local residents to join him at his Pottsville Office at 100 North Centre Street, for an Open House on Monday, November 16 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. “As the author of Pennsylvania’s Downtown Location Act for state offices, I understand the need to provide […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Highlights Local Municipal Disputes
HARRISBURG – The Senate Local Government Committee recently hosted a hearing in Tamaqua to hear testimony from local officials on ways to improve the Pennsylvania Borough Code regarding disputes between Mayors and Borough Councils who enter into litigation, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Representatives from the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association, the Fraternal […] [Read More]
Argall Recognizes Servicemen and Women During Veterans Day Ceremonies
MAHANOY CITY – At the request of local veterans in Ashland, Coaldale and Mahanoy City, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) this week participated in Veterans Day services to honor area men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. (Below is an excerpt of Senator Argall’s Veterans Day message.) “It’s a pleasure to […] [Read More]
Argall Hosts Mahanoy City Open House
MAHANOY CITY – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today invited local residents to join him at his Mahanoy City Office at One West Centre Street, for an Open House on Monday, November 9 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Constituent service is one of my top priorities and this office, first established by my […] [Read More]
Argall Introduces Legislation to Reduce the Size of the Legislature
Chart Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced legislation today that would reduce the size of the state legislature by more than 20 percent. Argall’s proposal would eliminate 10 House seats each decade through 2053. It would also eliminate five Senate seats. The legislation would ultimately trim the size of the Senate from 50 members to […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Host Hamburg Open House
HAMBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today invited local residents to their Berks County District Office for an Open House on Thursday, October 29 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The office, located in Hamburg’s Borough Hall, 61 North Third Street, offers constituents from northern Berks and southern […] [Read More]