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November 19, 2012

Media AdvisoryLocal legislators to present Bronze Star license plate made available through new law

WHO: Mayor Michael Cooper, Deer Lake Borough Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill) Representative Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill) WHAT: State legislators from Schuylkill County will be presenting Deer Lake Mayor Michael Cooper with one of the state’s first-issued Bronze Star license plates. All four legislators supported the legislation on […] [Read More]

November 9, 2012

Op-Ed: Key Senate Issues

Since taking office as the State Senator for all of Schuylkill and parts of Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties on March 17, 2009, I have worked aggressively to forge strong relationships with many individuals and organizations dedicated to important causes and issues throughout the region. When I was sworn-in as state Senator, I […] [Read More]

November 8, 2012

Decorated veterans honored in new plates available through PennDOT

HARRISBURG – A new law will allow veterans who earned certain honors to proudly display their awards by way of specialty license plates offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill). Act 103 of 2012 allows for military veterans who earned certain achievement, including the Silver Star, Bronze […] [Read More]

October 19, 2012

Argall, Yudichak, Heffley: New ramp will provide greater access to Pa. Turnpike

ALBRIGHTSVILLE – Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill), John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that bids will be opening in December for a new EZ-Pass-only interchange that would create an exit at Route 903. “Sen. Yudichak, Rep. Heffley and I are pleased to see the progress that will allow vehicles to enter […] [Read More]

October 9, 2012

Argall Named “Guardian of Small Business”

HARRISBURG – Citing the outstanding voting record on behalf of Pennsylvania’s small business owners in the current legislative session, the National Federation of Independent Business named Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) a “Guardian of Small Business.” Argall, who has worked with many small businesses to strengthen job creation efforts and cut red tape regulations impacting […] [Read More]

September 28, 2012

Independent Fiscal Office Report Shows Pathway to Passing True Property Tax Elimination, Says Sponsors

HARRISBURG – The three legislators, including state Sens. David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon, and Rep. Jim Cox, R-Berks, sponsoring legislation to eliminate school district property taxes today released the following statement regarding the Independent Fiscal Office’s analysis of Senate Bill 1400 and House Bill 1776: “The thorough analysis put together by the Independent […] [Read More]

August 29, 2012

Argall reminds residents about school bus safety laws

MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, is reminding local residents about state laws in effect regarding school bus safety. “With children returning to school, it is important to know the rules of the road which provide safety and security for both parents and children alike,” said Argall. “One tragedy is too many, which […] [Read More]

August 27, 2012

The Argall Report: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on ‘Property Tax Independence Act’

HARRISBURG – The latest TV report by Senator Argall features a recent public hearing on Senate Bill 1400, the Property Tax Independence Act. Argall, the bill’s prime sponsor, introduced the legislation after working with grassroots taxpayer advocates throughout Pennsylvania. “The issue of property tax elimination is easily the number one issue I hear about in […] [Read More]

August 24, 2012

Argall, Tobash: Grant Will Help Schuylkill Haven with Remaining 2011 Flood Cleanup

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill, and Representative Mike Tobash, R-Schuylkill, announced a $12,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the removal of flood-borne debris caused during the 2011 flooding. “A year after the devastation left by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, these natural disasters are still noticed […] [Read More]

August 23, 2012

Ceremony honoring local POW-MIA set for Friday

ROBESONIA – Local legislators and community residents will gather in Berks County on Friday at 7 p.m. to honor a local POW-MIA with the designation of a portion of State Route 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway. Governor Corbett signed legislation into law to designate this portion of State Route 3033 […] [Read More]