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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
