A bill that would ensure funding for the demolition of blighted properties was approved by the State House of Representative by a strongly bipartisan vote of 163-37, according to State Senator Dave Argall (R-29), who introduced the bill. It now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval. [Read More]
A transfer of land to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Fire Hose Company was approved by the State Senate today by a bipartisan vote of 46-3, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Senator John Yudichak (I-14). [Read More]
A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Brower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
A project to reclaim one hundred acres of abandoned mine land near Schuylkill Haven to reduce water pollution in the Schuylkill River was awarded $292,450 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]
A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]
The October edition of the local TV program hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) features a recent House Majority Policy Committee meeting requested by Representative Tim Twardzik (R-123) focusing on the barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy. [Read More]
A bill to ban companies with connections to the Russian government from receiving taxpayer dollars was approved by a bipartisan vote of 47-2 by the Senate today, according to the bill’s prime sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
State grants awards will fund the creation of a new county park in Wayne Township and needed improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125). [Read More]
Northward Playground in St. Clair was awarded a $50,000 state grant to renovate its basketball courts and make other site improvements, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Two projects to make needed improvements to East Brunswick Township Park and H. D. Buehler Memorial Pool in Tamaqua were awarded state grants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-124). [Read More]
