HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1006, Senator Vogel’s legislation to ban the sale of ‘bath salts’ in the state of Pennsylvania, passage in the Senate’s Judiciary Committee: “I’m pleased to see the legislature move quickly on such a terrible tragedy that has unfolded across the state. […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 468, legislation sponsored by Senator Argall to provide special vehicle plates for recipients of the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Bronze Star with Valor. “This legislation was suggested to me by Mayor Michael Cooper of Deer Lake, an Iraq war veteran,” said Argall. “I […] [Read More]
By: Senator David G. Argall During dozens of town hall meetings throughout the six counties which I represent, the unfair property tax burden is one of the biggest concerns expressed by my constituents. However, while everyone agrees that the system is broken, no one has been able to reach a consensus on the best way […] [Read More]
HAMBURG – Legislation to designate a twelve mile portion of Interstate 78 in the Hamburg Area as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway was approved today by the House Transportation Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and is being guided through the House by Representative Jerry Knowles […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) joined colleagues from both the Senate and House Urban Affairs and Housing Committees at a press conference today to highlight a new anti-blight law that went into effect Monday. “Act 90 is now in effect throughout Pennsylvania. I am thankful so many organizations and associations are stepping up […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters has been approved unanimously by the State Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 654, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and now moves to the House of Representatives for its consideration. “As many brave men and women, both […] [Read More]
State Senators Dave Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122), standing together at an old one-room schoolhouse, today introduced bipartisan legislation to help Pennsylvania voters eliminate the state's outdated and archaic school property tax system. [Read More]
Argall, Yudichak, Heffley to Hold Press Conference to Announce Property Tax Referendum Legislation WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Senator John Yudichak (D-14) State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) WHAT: Senator Argall, Senator Yudichak and Representative Heffley are holding a press conference to introduce their property tax referendum legislation. WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2011 […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – At Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) request, the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee is reviewing Pennsylvania’s Waste Tire Recycling efforts. The Joint Committee’s review began with a public hearing Monday morning at the Capitol. Pennsylvanians currently generate roughly 12 million scrap tires each year, which is enough to […] [Read More]
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced today their joint effort to reduce the size of the state legislature and cut government costs. [Read More]
