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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
