HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced $303,985 for Orwigsburg Borough as part of the federally funded program designed to make it safer for kids to walk and bike to school. The Borough will use the funding to construct sidewalks and curbing on Lawrence and Red Dale Road […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a state grant that will improve the health and safety of Lehigh County residents. According to Argall, an $82,310.57 grant has been awarded to Lynn Township under the Sewage Facilities Grants Program of Act 537 of 1966. The grant is administered by the Pennsylvania Department […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David Argall (R-29) has cosponsored legislation that would reinstate the ban on political contributions by gaming interests. The General Assembly enacted a ban on contributions, but the state Supreme Court ruled last month that the ban was unconstitutional because it was too broad. The new legislation cosponsored by Argall would correct language […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Vice-Chair Senator David Argall (R-29) met today to hear testimony on blighted property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. Senate Bill 900, sponsored by Senator Argall, would hold property owners accountable for the costs to secure, remediate […] [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Blighted Property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 OF 2007-2008 Session) The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a hearing to listen to testimony on blighted property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 of 2007-2008 […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved a resolution honoring a program that provides financial career training for disabled veterans. The Wall Street Warfighters Foundation offers a financial and trading education program to provide more career opportunities for members of the Armed Forces who have suffered a combat-related disability. The program is open to any military […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a measure that would give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in the elimination of the state’s outdated school property tax system. Argall highlighted his proposal to eliminate the burdensome tax at a morning press conference in Schuylkill County, followed by an afternoon press conference at […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Speaker of the House of Representatives Keith R. McCall (D-122) today announced a state loan and grant that will improve the health and safety of Carbon County residents. “When the Department of Environmental Protection mandates a new sewer system, the burden on our municipalities and ratepayers […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) swearing-in ceremony is the focus of “The Argall Report,” a monthly public affairs television program hosted by the Senator. Senator Argall was sworn into office on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. The program will air throughout April as follows: Blue Ridge Communications, Channel 13, every Tuesday at 9 […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) took part in the grand opening and dedication of the Lisa Jane Scheller Student Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) today. Argall was able to secure $100,000 state grant for the new student center, which includes a book store, game room and study area, will provide […] [Read More]
