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May 4, 2010

Argall, Goodman Announce Funding for Rail-Freight Improvement Project

HARRISBURG – State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced the release of $202,300 in capital budget funding for a rail-freight improvement project in Schuylkill County. The funds were distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The Locust Valley Coal Company, Mahanoy Township, will use the funding to rehabilitate […] [Read More]

April 14, 2010

Legislators Announce $1.7 Million in State Funds for Carbon County

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Keith McCall (D-122) and Senators David Argall (R-29) and Raphael Musto (D-14) today announced $1.690 million in state grants for several Carbon County projects. Funding for projects include: $905,855 – Construction of a new firehouse in Palmerton Borough $599,543 – Phase 2 of the Packerton Business Park. Redevelopment of […] [Read More]

April 14, 2010

Sen. Argall, Rep. Carroll Announce Funding for Polk Township VFC

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Dave Argall and state Rep. Mike Carroll today announced that the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded $95,321 in local share assistance funding. The fire company will use the funding to purchase and install a new generator and narrow band emergency radio equipment. The new radio equipment will allow […] [Read More]

April 12, 2010

Argall Announces Gordon Grant

HARRISBURG – Gordon Borough and the Citizens Fire Company No. 1 recently received a $25,000 state grant, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The funds, $15,000 allocated to the Borough and $10,000 allocated to the Fire Company, were provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant was applied for […] [Read More]

April 12, 2010

Senate Cost-Cutting Commission Examines State Vehicle Fleet Costs, Education Spending

Senate Cost-Cutting Commission Examines State Vehicle Fleet Costs, Education Spending HARRISBURG – The Senate Government Management and Cost Study Commission examined the costs of the state vehicle fleet and possible savings in education spending during today’s hearing, according to Commission Chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The commission heard testimony from Deputy Auditor General for […] [Read More]

April 5, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Anthracite Mine Tour and Hearing

Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host the State Joint Legislative Air, Water, Pollution Control and Conservation Committee to discuss the future of the Anthracite Industry in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Anthracite Mine Tour On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 – The hearing will be held at the James J. Rhoades Mahanoy City Downtown […] [Read More]

March 31, 2010

Local Road Getting State Improvements

HARRISBURG – A heavily traveled road in western Schuylkill County will be receiving much-needed improvements, said State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall applauded the announcement today by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials, which announced that a portion of Route 25, west of Route 125 in Hegins to the Dauphin County line, will be repaved. […] [Read More]

March 30, 2010

Argall Co-Sponsors Legislation Prohibiting PA Participation in new Health Care Law

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today joined a growing number of legislators who are opposed to the newly signed federal health care law by co-sponsoring legislation in the state Senate to prohibit the federal government from mandating participation in any given health care system and eliminate fines or penalties on those who […] [Read More]

March 24, 2010

Pennsylvania’s New Cost-Cutting Commission Wants Your Ideas

Op-Ed by Senator David Argall The “Great Recession” is hitting Pennsylvanians hard and forcing us all to make choices that will impact our state for decades to come. Many Pennsylvanians are out of work, facing intense fiscal hardships. Many others have had their hours cut back, their salaries cut, or their benefits reduced. It is […] [Read More]

March 23, 2010

$504,000 in Mine Reclamation Funding Secured for Pottsville

HARRISBURG – A Schuylkill County project will receive funding under Pennsylvania’s Growing Greener program, according to the county’s legislative delegation. More than $500,000 has been awarded to the City of Pottsville for the Sharp Mountain Phase VI Reclamation Project. The project will help reclaim 28.25 acres of dangerous crop fall subsidence, along vertical coal seams. […] [Read More]