HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced the General Assembly has released $50 million of its reserve account to restore funding for public schools. “After hearing from many different taxpayers at numerous town hall meetings throughout all of the six counties I represent, I am pleased to say we listened to their message […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was unanimously passed by the Senate on Monday. The legislation, House Bill 797, was introduced by Representative Frank Farry (R-Bucks County) with companion legislation in the Senate, Senate Bill 654, introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The legislation […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted today in favor of a $27.148 billion state budget which should allow the state to begin its budget year on time, for the first time in nine years. “The Senate passed a balanced budget that does not raise taxes. During these tough economic times, we have all […] [Read More]
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced that the application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30 to December 31. The income eligibility level for the Property Tax Rebate Program is $35,000 a year, excluding half of Social Security income, and the maximum rebate is $650. The […] [Read More]
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Reading Eagle (“Millions wasted on curb cuts that lead to nowhere,” June 18) pointed out the absolute absurdity of several wasteful spending mandates that were included in the federal stimulus bill. However, the same editorial seemed to vilify those of us who helped bring this issue to light […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles to Address State Issues at Tamaqua Chamber Breakfast WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) Members of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) will address state issues at the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The majority […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate unanimously approved Governor Tom Corbett’s nomination of Robert E. Ames of Coaldale to serve on Pennsylvania’s Nursing Board. The State Board of Nursing establishes rules and regulations for the licensure and practice of professional and practical nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provides for the examination of all applicants. […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) had two bills advance in their respective committees this morning. Senate Bill 468, which cleared the Senate in May, passed the House Transportation Committee. This legislation would provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding House Bill 40, Representative Perry’s self-defense legislation, which today was approved by the Senate and sent to the Governor for his signature: “This legislation is a common sense reform to benefit law-abiding citizens,” said Argall, who supported House Bill 40. “House Bill 40 […] [Read More]
BRANCH TOWNSHIP – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) reviewed the Indian Run Dam project in Branch Township yesterday with Pat Caulfield, Executive Director of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA), to monitor the first week of construction from state grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority H2O PA High Hazard Unsafe Dam Program. Argall visited the […] [Read More]
