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March 28, 2011

Local Legislators Host Public Hearing on Pros and Cons of Keystone Opportunity Zones

POTTSVILLE – On Friday, Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124), Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) and Ed Kleha from Representative Neal Goodman’s (D-123) office held a public hearing to evaluate the successes and failures of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) in the region. The hearings featured a wide-range of speakers with firsthand experience […] [Read More]

March 28, 2011

Media Advisory

Experts on Act 90 to Host Public Seminar Regarding Anti-Blight Law WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Ron Grutza, Assistant Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Arnold B. Kogan, Esq., Pennsylvania Bar Association Cynthia Daley, Policy Director, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Gary Bender, Schuylkill County CDBG Program Jim Rhoades, Jr., Alfred […] [Read More]

March 23, 2011

Media Advisory

Schuylkill Legislators to Host KOZ Hearing WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) Ed Kleha, representing State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) Local business and community leaders WHAT: Public hearing to review the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax free “Keystone Opportunity Zone Program” for job […] [Read More]

March 20, 2011

Senate Passes Bill to Rename Portion of I-78 after CMSgt. Etchberger

HAMBURG – Legislation to designate a twelve mile portion of Interstate 78 in the Hamburg Area as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway was unanimously passed by the Senate today. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and now moves to the House Transportation Committee. “I am very pleased […] [Read More]

March 17, 2011

Berks Legislators to Share Office

Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) are now sharing an office located in Hamburg's Borough Hall at 61 North Third Street in an effort to reduce state spending. [Read More]

March 14, 2011

Op-Ed: The Time is Right to Reduce the Size of the PA General Assembly

By: Senator David G. Argall In the near future, I will again introduce legislation to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to provide an important cost-saving measure. Since the state’s last Constitutional Convention in 1968, dozens of similar proposals have been offered, but all have failed. However, I believe that the time is now […] [Read More]

March 9, 2011

Pottsville Legislators to Share Office, Hold Open House

Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) are now sharing an office located in downtown Pottsville in an effort to provide assistance to local residents at a reduced cost. [Read More]

March 8, 2011

Senator Argall’s Statement on Governor Corbett’s Budget Address

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s budget address: “There are two reasons why Governor Corbett is facing such a terrible multi-billion dollar state budget deficit: For the last eight years, we had a Governor with an insatiable appetite for taxpayer dollars. Since 2008, we’ve all been suffering […] [Read More]

March 7, 2011

Media Advisory

Argall, Tobash to Host Pottsville Office Open House WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) are now sharing an office located in downtown Pottsville in an effort to reduce state spending. The public is invited to meet with them […] [Read More]

March 3, 2011

The Argall Report: A Tour of Architectural Polymers

PALMERTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at Palmerton’s Architectural Polymers. The conversation ranges from the creation of the company in a basement to strategic expansion plans to grow a successful business. “Throughout the past few months, we have been highlighting local employers that are not only sustaining […] [Read More]