October 9, 2009
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]
News Releases
October 8, 2009
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]
October 2, 2009
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]
October 1, 2009
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]
October 1, 2009
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]
September 28, 2009
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]
September 9, 2009
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]
September 3, 2009
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]
August 31, 2009
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]
August 25, 2009
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]