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]
The State Senate today approved legislation to better regulate Pennsylvania’s gambling industry, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
