POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) stood with various healthcare professionals this afternoon in the board room of the Schuylkill Medical Center to discuss the recently passed state budget. Included in the recently-approved Fiscal Year 2012-2013 state budget are protections for local hospitals to ensure funding is maintained for […] [Read More]
Health Professionals to Discuss State Budget Impact on Local Hospitals WHO: John Simodejka, President/CEO, Schuylkill Health System Bill Moyer, President, St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus Geoffrey Roche, Community/Government Relations Coordinator, Pocono Medical Center on behalf of Kathleen E. Kuck, President and CEO, Pocono Medical Center State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry […] [Read More]
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a tour of the Penn State University Schuylkill campus. “This campus offers unique opportunities right in our own backyard,” said Argall. “You truly get the best of both worlds with Penn State Schuylkill being a local campus that is part […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted today in favor of an on-time state budget that holds the line on taxes. “This budget is a bipartisan commitment to Pennsylvania that takes into account the tough economic realities we face as a Commonwealth,” said Argall. “Unlike our federal counterparts, we continue to reign in wasteful […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor unanimously passed Wednesday in the State Senate. The legislation, House Bill 1269, mirrors a bill, Senate Bill 468, which was introduced by Senator David G. Argall on behalf of local constituents. “In an effort […] [Read More]
Recent headlines in the New York Times drew attention to the important issue of property tax elimination. The article highlighted efforts in North Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania, but mostly focused on a referendum vote in North Dakota. North Dakota’s voters recently had the opportunity to vote on whether or not to eliminate their property taxes. […] [Read More]
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will be hosting his annual expo for the region’s senior citizens on Wednesday, July 11 from 10am – 2pm. The event will take place at the Schuylkill Mall, right off of Route 61 and Interstate 81, in Frackville. Senator Argall confirmed over 25 exhibitors will be in […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation to prohibit school districts from appealing a property tax assessment based on the sale of the property passed today in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the bill was similar to legislation passed during the 2007-2008 legislative session but was vetoed by then-Governor Ed Rendell. Argall points to the […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would strengthen existing law requiring state agencies to be located in a downtown was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Senator Argall’s Senate Bill 276 reinforces Act 32, the original Downtown Location Law which he sponsored in 2000. Argall’s legislation would require increased coordination between the Department of […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today supported House Bill 1349 and House Bill 2022 in order to improve the regulatory environment in Pennsylvania hampering local job creators. “These bills are a step in the right direction for small business owners throughout Pennsylvania,” said Argall. “If we want to grow jobs in Pennsylvania, we […] [Read More]
