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Sen. Argall Remarks to the Senate of Pennsylvania on the passing of John Anczarski, Ringtown (Schuylkill County):
June 23, 2010

Sen. Argall Remarks to the Senate of Pennsylvania on the passing of John Anczarski, Ringtown (Schuylkill County):

Senate Session: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Mr. President, Yesterday, Schuylkill County experienced a heartbreaking tragedy when one of our bright, young residents passed away after being struck by a vehicle in New Mexico. John Anczarski of Ringtown was part of a four-man team called “The Pink Pedal: Riding Hard to Fight Breast Cancer,” and making […]  [Read More]

Senate Approves College Textbook Affordability Legislation
June 23, 2010

Senate Approves College Textbook Affordability Legislation

HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today that would make college textbooks more affordable and accessible to students, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 929 would require publishers to provide information on textbook costs, previous editions, revisions in current editions and alternative textbook formats and prices to college faculty members. The […]  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Fight Blight
June 7, 2010

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Fight Blight

The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Argall Letter to the Editor
May 31, 2010

Argall Letter to the Editor

A recent editorial in the Times News (“Too short,” 05/24/10) advocated reducing the size of the General Assembly, extending House terms from two years to four to allow more time for policy making and less time for political campaigning, and that this measure would help the state’s fiscal crisis tremendously. I would like to echo […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall to Host Senior Expo Wednesday, June 2
May 27, 2010

Senator Argall to Host Senior Expo Wednesday, June 2

HARRISBURG – More than 25 exhibitors, including free health screenings, will provide the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents at a Senior Expo hosted by Senator Dave Argall (R-29). The free informational event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at the Schuylkill […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall to Host Emergency Services Workshop on May 27
May 26, 2010

Senator Argall to Host Emergency Services Workshop on May 27

HARRISBURG – Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host Pennsylvania’s State Fire Commissioner Edward Mann on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Humane Fire Company, 200 Humane Avenue, (intersection of Humane Ave. and W. Race St.) Pottsville, PA 17901. The workshop is designed to inform emergency medical services personnel, police […]  [Read More]

Argall, Goodman Announce Funding for Rail-Freight Improvement Project
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]

Legislators Announce $1.7 Million in State Funds for Carbon County
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]

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

Argall Announces Gordon Grant
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]

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