September 27, 2010
Argall Introduces Cost Cutting Measure
A measure to reduce government spending and ease the fiscal burden on Pennsylvania’s taxpayers has been introduced by State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
News Releases
September 2, 2010
Legislators Announce ‘PEDA’ Grant
HARRISBURG – Metro-Tek Electrical Services Co., Kunkletown, has been awarded an $831,250 state grant through the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Julie Harhart (R-183). The funding will be used to help offset the costs associated with a 2.2 MW ground mounted solar system for […] [Read More]
September 2, 2010
Argall to Host Agriculture ‘Town Hall’ Meeting
Meeting Flyer HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will be hosting a ‘Town Hall Meeting on Agriculture’ on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at the Vaux Masonic Temple, Route 61 and Zion’s Church Road, between Shoemakersville and Hamburg. State Senator Michael Brubaker, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, will be Argall’s special […] [Read More]
September 2, 2010
Legislators Voice Concern Regarding Use of Biosolids in Local Mine Reclamation
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today expressed strong concerns regarding the use of biosolids, also referred to as ‘treated sewer sludge,’ in the reclamation of abandoned strip mines in Schuylkill Township. Their concerns were prompted by a proposal Wednesday evening of an Elizabethtown-based consulting firm to […] [Read More]
July 30, 2010
Senator Argall to Hold Office Hours at Schuylkill County Fair
State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) will host office hours at the Schuylkill County Fair the week of Monday, August 2 through Saturday, August 7. Located in the Indoor Midway area of the complex, Senator Argall’s Office will be able to answer state-related questions, assist with PennDOT or Property Tax/ Rent Rebate Forms and provide information […] [Read More]
July 29, 2010
Sen. Argall’s TV Report: Proposed Solutions to Blight
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on Senate Bill 900, the proposed Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. “I introduced this bill 13 months ago to continue the work of my predecessor, Senator Rhoades,” said Argall. “The goal is the same, the elimination of blight in the areas that he […] [Read More]
July 26, 2010
Argall Introducing Legislation to Prevent Loss of Highway Dollars to Mass Transit Agencies
HARRISBURG – With Governor Rendell again threatening to “flex” millions of dollars in federal highway and bridge funds to urban transportation systems, State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is introducing legislation prohibiting this action. Senate Bill 1450 would strictly prohibit the State Transportation Commission from diverting any additional federal highway and bridge dollars to mass […] [Read More]
July 23, 2010
PENNVEST Approves Funding for Two Schuylkill Projects
HARRISBURG – Two Schuylkill County water and sewer projects will receive more than $900,000 in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). As part of the current round of PENNVEST loan and grant initiatives, Port Clinton Borough will […] [Read More]
July 20, 2010
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Fight Blight
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved legislation today to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 900, sponsored by Argall, would hold property owners accountable for the costs to secure, remediate or demolish blighted structures. The bill would also expedite the process of prosecuting […] [Read More]
July 9, 2010
Grant Leverages More than $3 Million for “Liberty Hall”
HARRISBURG – A historic Tamaqua area landmark will be converted into residential living units as part of a neighborhood redevelopment project, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has announced approval of $3.8 million for the restoration and reuse of the historic ‘Liberty […] [Read More]