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Sen. Argall, Rep. Goodman Announce Abandoned Mine Improvements for Reilly Township, Schuylkill County
January 15, 2010

Sen. Argall, Rep. Goodman Announce Abandoned Mine Improvements for Reilly Township, Schuylkill County

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) today announced a state contract that will improve the health and safety of Reilly Township residents. According to both legislators, a $464,000 state contract has been awarded to Brdaric Excavating by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to clear and backfill, as […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s TV Report Discusses Healthcare Reform
January 11, 2010

Senator Argall’s TV Report Discusses Healthcare Reform

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) recently hosted a public forum with local employees, employers and healthcare providers titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill Chamber, Hospital and Healthsystem Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Capitol Blue Cross, and the Schuylkill […]  [Read More]

Argall Legislation Reducing the General Assembly Begins to Move Forward
December 21, 2009

Argall Legislation Reducing the General Assembly Begins to Move Forward

HARRISBURG – A legislative proposal to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has been referred to the Senate State Government Committee for its review, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Bill 1160 will eliminate 50 House seats and five Senate seats. In a letter to Senator Charles McIlhinney, Chairman of the […]  [Read More]

Senate Finance Committee to Discuss Tax Equalization in the Hazleton Area School District
December 16, 2009

Senate Finance Committee to Discuss Tax Equalization in the Hazleton Area School District

HARRISBURG – A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m., at the Keystone Fire Company, Grant and Hancock Streets, McAdoo, PA 18237, to discuss property tax fairness in the Hazleton Area School District, including alternative methods to calculating property tax rates and the pending implementation of the Luzerne County reassessment, according […]  [Read More]

Legislators to Host Energy Fair on Saturday, Dec. 19
December 16, 2009

Legislators to Host Energy Fair on Saturday, Dec. 19

HARRISBURG – Representative Mario M. Scavello (R-176), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will host an Energy Fair for residents of Monroe County from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the cafeteria at the Pocono Mountain East High School, Pocono Mountain East Road in Swiftwater. The Energy […]  [Read More]

Senate Establishes State Cost-Cutting Commission
December 16, 2009

Senate Establishes State Cost-Cutting Commission

HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved a measure, 50-0, establishing a high-level bipartisan commission to identify additional cost-saving measures in state government, according to its prime sponsor State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Senate Resolution 161 creates a commission made up of ten appointees from the private and public sectors to help the Senate eliminate […]  [Read More]

Argall Reminds Constituents of Upcoming Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
December 10, 2009

Argall Reminds Constituents of Upcoming Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) reminds senior citizens and other residents who are eligible for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that the deadline for submitting an application for this year’s program is December 31, 2009. Those who have already completed an application do not need to apply again. The Pennsylvania Property […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall Addresses “Blight” During Housing Alliance Conference
December 10, 2009

Senator Argall Addresses “Blight” During Housing Alliance Conference

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today addressed housing and community development leaders during the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s Annual ‘Homes Within Reach’ Conference, held at the Harrisburg Hilton. Argall, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, addressed the gathering to discuss his legislation to eliminate blighted […]  [Read More]

Senator Argall’s TV Report Promotes Public-Private Partnerships
December 7, 2009

Senator Argall’s TV Report Promotes Public-Private Partnerships

HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will discuss the advantages of public-private partnerships with special guests State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Micah Gursky, President of Tamaqua Borough Council, during his December television report. Public-private partnerships allow both governmental and private entities the opportunity to form collaborative relationships in order to improve public […]  [Read More]

Argall Invites Public to Local Healthcare Reform Discussion
November 24, 2009

Argall Invites Public to Local Healthcare Reform Discussion

HARRISBURG – Interested in learning more about healthcare reform and how it affects you? State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is inviting the public to meet with local employees, employers and healthcare providers in a December 3 forum titled: Reforming Healthcare: The Pennsylvania Perspective. Representatives from the AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Schuylkill […]  [Read More]

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