News Releases
Local Eagle Scout Job Shadows Senator Argall at State Capitol
May 14, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) hosted local Eagle Scout Michael Potts today at the state Capitol.[...Read more]
Lehighton Area School District to Reduce Costs with Higher Efficiency Buildings
May 14, 2013
LEHIGHTON – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) met on May 7 to approve two grants for the Lehighton Area School District.[...Read more]
Argall, Tobash Announce Cost Savings for Tri-Valley School District
May 14, 2013
VALLEY VIEW – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced two grant awards from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to the Tri-Valley School District.[...Read more]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing - May 16, 2013
May 13, 2013
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing Agenda for May 16, 2103[...Read more]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing - May 16, 2013
May 13, 2013
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing Agenda for May 16, 2103[...Read more]
Senate Committee to Review Pros/Cons of Main Street and Elm Street Programs at Public Hearing in Jim Thorpe
May 13, 2013
JIM THORPE – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), will hold a public hearing to learn about the future of Pennsylvania’s Main Street and Elm Street programs on Thursday.[...Read more]
Lively Debate at ‘Senator for a Day’ Program hosted by Argall
May 13, 2013
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – After nearly four hours of total debate, local school students were able to pass draft legislation during Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) third annual “Senator for a Day” program on Thursday.[...Read more]
Argall to Host Third Annual Senator for a Day Seminar with Local High Schools
May 8, 2013
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host his annual ‘Senator for Day’ event at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus on Thursday, May 9.[...Read more]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Meeting - May 1, 2013
April 26, 2013
Please be advised that the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 10:00 am in Room 8E-B East Wing to consider the following bill:[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Pottsville High School Seniors Visit State Capitol
April 17, 2013
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recent trip to Harrisburg by Pottsville Area High School seniors.[...Read more]
Argall Hosts Member of New Zealand Parliament in State Senate
April 9, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) hosted New Zealand Parliament member Dr. David Clark during his visit to the United States on Monday.[...Read more]
Local Officials Announce State Investment for St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus
March 28, 2013
COALDALE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) today announced a grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus.[...Read more]
Berks Park 78 to get Investment Boost from State for Infrastructure
March 27, 2013
BETHEL – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Mike Folmer (R-48) joined county officials to announce an investment through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for infrastructure projects at Berks Park 78.[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Finding Solutions for Neighborhood Blight
March 25, 2013
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features comments by Argall, Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) and other community leaders on how to utilize existing tools to fight blight in both large and small communities.[...Read more]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Approves Carbon Monoxide Detector Legislation
March 20, 2013
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), today unanimously approved legislation that would establish the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act.[...Read more]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Meeting - March 20, 2013
March 19, 2013
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee meeting to consider bills on March 20, 2013 at 10 a.m in Room 8E-B East Wing.[...Read more]
Senator Argall Supports Bill to Expand Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
March 18, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today voiced his support for legislation introduced by Senator John Wozniak (D-35) that would require the Department of Public Welfare to develop and implement a drug screening program for all applicants and recipients of cash assistance benefits.[...Read more]
Bipartisan Property Tax Elimination Bill Introduced by Local Senators
March 12, 2013
HARRISBURG – Standing in the Capitol Media Center, state Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) today formally introduced Senate Bill 76, The Property Tax Independence Act.[...Read more]
Argall, Tobash Present Citations to Williams Valley Football and Boys Soccer Teams
March 11, 2013
TOWER CITY – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and state Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) met with the Williams Valley varsity boys soccer and football teams to congratulate them on their recent achievements.[...Read more]
Senator Argall Emphasizes Jobs at Redevelopment Conference
March 5, 2013
HARRISBURG – During a legislative conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) pressed the need for redevelopment projects to create additional good-paying, private sector jobs in Pennsylvania’s small towns and large cities.[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Monroe County League of Women Voters Legislative Coffee
February 25, 2013
STROUD TWP – This month's local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a legislative coffee event with the Monroe County League of Women Voters.Argall joined Senators John Blake (D-22), John Yudichak (D-14) and Representative Mike Carroll (D-118) for the annual event held at the Hughes Eastern Monroe Public Library.[...Read more]
Senator Argall Responds to Department of Public Welfare Secretary Alexander's Resignation
February 12, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding the upcoming departure of Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander:[...Read more]
Argall, Tobash Announce Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project for Tremont Twp.
February 8, 2013
TREMONT TWP – Local legislators announced an abandoned mine reclamation project at Stump Run is now underway due to a recently awarded grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.[...Read more]
Senator Argall's Statement on Governor Corbett's Budget Address
February 5, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett's budget address:[...Read more]
Argall, Carroll Announce Local Grants to Assist Projects
January 31, 2013
POLK TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Carroll (D-118) today announced grants awarded through the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development’s Commonwealth Financing Authority.[...Read more]
Local Officials Speak with Firefighters at Quarterly Meeting
January 30, 2013
FRACKVILLE – Local officials spoke with firefighters at the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Association quarterly meeting on Sunday afternoon.[...Read more]
Senate Establishes Task Force on the Prevention of Violence
January 29, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) recently co-sponsored a bipartisan resolution that will establish a special statewide task force to review new measures to prevent violence.[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Review of the 2011-12 Legislative Session
January 25, 2013
HARRISBURG – This month's local TV report by Senator Argall (R-29) recaps the 2011-12 legislative session in the state Senate.[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Review of the 2011-12 Legislative Session
January 23, 2013
The Argall Report: Review of the 2011-12 Legislative Session[...Read more]
Senator Argall Receives Additional Committee Assignments
January 14, 2013
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) to serve on seven committees in the Senate of Pennsylvania for the 2013-14 legislative session.[...Read more]
Deadline Extended for Small Games of Chance Reporting
January 10, 2013
HARRISBURG – Area legislators today applauded the Department of Revenue for giving local nonprofit and charitable organizations more time to comply with new financial reporting requirements.[...Read more]
Property tax reform proposals reviewed by House Select Committee on Property Tax
January 4, 2013
HARRISBURG – The House Select Committee on Property Tax met Monday at the State Capitol to gather testimony regarding property tax reform proposals.[...Read more]
Ceremony honoring local POW-MIA set for Friday
January 4, 2013
ROBESONIA – Local legislators and community residents will gather in Berks County on Friday at 7 p.m. to honor a local POW-MIA with the designation of a portion of State Route 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway.[...Read more]
Argall, Tobash: Grant Will Help Schuylkill Haven with Remaining 2011 Flood Cleanup
January 4, 2013
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, and Representative Mike Tobash, R-Schuylkill, announced a $12,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the removal of flood-borne debris caused during the 2011 flooding.[...Read more]
The Argall Report: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on 'Property Tax Independence Act'
January 4, 2013
HARRISBURG – The latest TV report by Senator Argall features a recent public hearing on Senate Bill 1400, the Property Tax Independence Act.[...Read more]
Senator Argall Sworn in to Serve Second Term in Senate
January 1, 2013
HARRISBURG – In front of family and friends, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) was sworn in to serve his second term in the state Senate this afternoon at the state Capitol.[...Read more]