Argall Resolution Designates October 22 as “Lights On! Afterschool Day in Pennsylvania”
HARRISBURG – A resolution designating October 22 as, “Lights On! Afterschool Day in Pennsylvania,” has passed the state Senate, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall, who sponsored the resolution, made a presentation to Jeanne Yoho Miller, director of Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Carbon and Schuylkill Counties Educational Services during the Schools and Homes […] [Read More]
Argall to Host Regional Energy Symposium
ORWIGSBURG – Area school districts will have the opportunity to participate and share ideas during a forum on energy consumption and management programs, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall will host the forum on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Blue Mountain Middle School Cafetorium, 685 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg. “As energy […] [Read More]
Argall Appointed to Key Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati (R-25) today announced the appointment of Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. As a member of the House, Argall had worked with a similar committee in the creation of the Main Street downtown revitalization program and the Elm Street […] [Read More]
Argall Resolution Approved Following Budget Stalemate
HARRISBURG – The Senate today unanimously approved, 49-0, a resolution to establish a bipartisan commission identifying cost-saving measures in state government, according to its prime sponsor State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Resolution 160 will create a commission made up of appointees from the private and public sectors to help the General Assembly […] [Read More]
Senate Approves New Limits on Governor’s Budget Powers
HARRISBURG – The Senate yesterday approved House Bill 1614 to reform the current state budget process, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The legislation includes a provision introduced by Sen. Pat Browne that establishes a legislative fiscal budget office that would provide neutral revenue estimates starting in the 2011-2012 budget year, as well […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Reform to Gaming Law
The State Senate today approved legislation to better regulate Pennsylvania’s gambling industry, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Berks County
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced state funding for three projects in Berks County through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). The loans approved will support a variety of projects that will enhance the following companyies efforts to expand their operations. Hamburg Real Estate Investments, […] [Read More]
Argall Encourages Fire Companies, EMS Organizations to Apply for State Funding
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is encouraging local fire companies and emergency service providers to apply for the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. The Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program offers funding for the purchase or repair of firefighting or rescue equipment, construction or renovation […] [Read More]
Senate Local Government Committee Addresses Municipal Disputes
TAMAQUA – A public hearing was held on Thursday, October 1 at the Lehigh Carbon Community College, to hear input from local officials on ways to correct 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 […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Highlights Energy Pool
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will discuss the energy crisis facing Pennsylvania and the opportunities for businesses and non-profit organizations to join “energy pools” with special guest Bob Carl, Executive Director of the Schuylkill Chamber, during his October television report. The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is participating in an Energy Pool program […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor
Question: If your team of reporters turned in an acceptable series of stories on a topic of critical importance, but an editor refused to utilize the stories, who would the public blame? The reporters, the editor, or both? I ask this because your September 23 Republican Herald editorial blamed the General Assembly solely for the […] [Read More]
Argall Using Facebook to Keep Constituents Informed
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) has signed up for the networking site Facebook to better communicate with constituents. Argall uses the site to provide updates on legislation and important issues both in Harrisburg and in communities in the 29th Senatorial District. The site also allows Argall to gather input on issues from […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Focuses on the Latest Tamaqua Area Façade Improvement Program
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) joins Tamaqua area officials to celebrate the latest Tamaqua Area Façade Improvement project during his September television report. The “La Dolce Casa” project is the 76th business improvement project since the Tamaqua downtown revitalization program’s inception in the 1990’s. “Today, and every day, tens of thousands of […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Your page one August 30 editorial failed to mention the actions of our Governor, essentially leaving him off the hook for his central role in the budget impasse. On May 6, the Senate passed a budget. At the Governor’s behest, the House did not consider any budget plan on the House floor until […] [Read More]
Argall Hosts Community Revitalization Summits
POTTSVILLE – In an effort to highlight successful statewide community revitalization initiatives, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) hosted the first of two local Summits today aimed at providing information for local communities to fight blight and create local jobs. “I am hopeful that this workshop will provide local municipal officials with additional tools that […] [Read More]
Argall Votes to Keep Government Programs, Services in Business
HARRISBURG – Seeking to keep vital government programs and services operating while budget negotiations continue, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted yesterday to override a number of Governor Rendell’s recent line-item vetoes of Senate Bill 850. Despite unanimous Republican support in the Senate, the veto overrides failed when the majority of Democrats voted against […] [Read More]
Letter to the Editor
By: Senator Dave Argall This week, I once again rose before my colleagues in the Senate to voice my concern over the lack of a state budget, noting that in any public policy debate, there are always at least two options: We can stand by and do nothing; or we can attempt to resolve the […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Hail Latest Tamaqua Facade Improvement Project
TAMAQUA – Together with community officials and business leaders, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today celebrated Tamaqua’s largest downtown business revitalization improvement project to date. The “La Dolce Casa” project is the 76th business improvement project since the Tamaqua downtown revitalization program’s inception in the 1990’s. “Today, and every […] [Read More]
Argall Announces District Grant for Legion Posts
MAHANOY CITY – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a grant benefiting five American Legion Posts throughout the 29th District. Argall announced the funding at the regional District meeting held at the American Legion Post 74 in Mahanoy City. Five American Legion Posts in Coaldale, Quakake, Ringtown, Sheppton and Tamaqua will each receive […] [Read More]
Argall Announces New District Office in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will open a new district office in Pottsville today to better serve local constituents. The new district office is located at 100 North Centre Street. Constituents can contact the office by calling (570) 621-3400, via fax at (570) 622-6629, or by emailing the senator at dargall@pasen.gov. “Constituent […] [Read More]