HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced two state grants totaling $500,000 for Orwigsburg and Tamaqua. The funding was awarded through the Department of Environmental Protection’s PA Conservation Works! grant program. The program’s primary goal is designed to assist local governments and non-profits with the implementation […] [Read More]
TAMAQUA – During the annual meeting of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) celebrated revitalization improvement projects in Tamaqua Borough, as well as Rush, Schuylkill, Walker and West Penn Townships. Argall hailed the need to continue those efforts through the recruitment of new individuals. The annual meeting reception allowed the […] [Read More]
POTTSVILLE – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today invited local residents to join him at his Pottsville Office at 100 North Centre Street, for an Open House on Monday, November 16 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. “As the author of Pennsylvania’s Downtown Location Act for state offices, I understand the need to provide […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – The Senate Local Government Committee recently hosted a hearing in Tamaqua to hear testimony from local officials on ways to improve the Pennsylvania Borough Code regarding disputes between Mayors and Borough Councils who enter into litigation, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Representatives from the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association, the Fraternal […] [Read More]
MAHANOY CITY – At the request of local veterans in Ashland, Coaldale and Mahanoy City, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) this week participated in Veterans Day services to honor area men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. (Below is an excerpt of Senator Argall’s Veterans Day message.) “It’s a pleasure to […] [Read More]
MAHANOY CITY – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today invited local residents to join him at his Mahanoy City Office at One West Centre Street, for an Open House on Monday, November 9 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Constituent service is one of my top priorities and this office, first established by my […] [Read More]
Chart Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced legislation today that would reduce the size of the state legislature by more than 20 percent. Argall’s proposal would eliminate 10 House seats each decade through 2053. It would also eliminate five Senate seats. The legislation would ultimately trim the size of the Senate from 50 members to […] [Read More]
HAMBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today invited local residents to their Berks County District Office for an Open House on Thursday, October 29 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The office, located in Hamburg’s Borough Hall, 61 North Third Street, offers constituents from northern Berks and southern […] [Read More]
HARRISBURG – A resolution designating October 22 as, “Lights On! Afterschool Day in Pennsylvania,” has passed the state Senate, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall, who sponsored the resolution, made a presentation to Jeanne Yoho Miller, director of Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Carbon and Schuylkill Counties Educational Services during the Schools and Homes […] [Read More]
ORWIGSBURG – Area school districts will have the opportunity to participate and share ideas during a forum on energy consumption and management programs, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall will host the forum on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Blue Mountain Middle School Cafetorium, 685 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg. “As energy […] [Read More]
