Local area high school students to participate in ‘Senator for a Day’ program at Penn State Schuylkill
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – On Thursday, over 80 students from 11 local school districts will participate in the fourth annual ‘Senator for a Day’ program hosted by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus. [Read More]
The Argall Report: An Update on State Budget Negotiations
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features an update from the state Capitol on the state budget for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year. [Read More]
Senate Approves Argall Resolution to Study Merging School Health Care Plans
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to review the pros and cons of merging school district health care plans, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Waste Tire Clean Up Initiative Highlights State Efforts
DURYEA – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) met with representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee to tour a waste tire pile cleanup effort at Coxton Yards on Wednesday. [Read More]
Argall Supports Corrections to Vehicle Code for Repeat DUI Offenses
HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously approved a measure that would address multiple DUI offenses on Wednesday, March 12. [Read More]
Senate Approves Local Veteran’s Proposal for New License Plate
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved legislation Monday that would establish a specialty license plate for veterans who earned the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Act 90 of 2010 (Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act)
Joint Senate/House Urban Affairs & Housing Committee – March 19, 2014 [Read More]
Northampton Area School District to Receive Safe School Grant
HARRISBURG – Local legislators announced a $25,000 grant for Northampton Area School District through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program. [Read More]
Safe School Grant Awarded to Pocono Mountain School District
HARRISBURG – The Pocono Mountain School District will receive at $25,000 grant through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program, according to local legislators. [Read More]
Argall, Goodman Announce Safe School Grant for Mahanoy Area
HARRISBURG –Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced a $23,500 grant for Mahanoy Area School District through the Department of Education’s Safe Schools Targeted Grant program. [Read More]
The Argall Report: Bipartisan Policy Committee Roundtable Discussion on Local Tax Reform
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recent roundtable discussion on Senate Bill 76, a bipartisan proposal that would eliminate school property taxes. [Read More]
Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms now available at Sen. Argall’s local offices
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced his local offices received forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. [Read More]
Argall’s Proposal to Review School District Cost Savings Approved by Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) to review cost-savings associated with merging school district health care plans received the unanimous approval of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement Regarding Governor’s Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding today’s budget address by Governor Tom Corbett: [Read More]
Local Schools Receive Safety Grants
POTTSVILLE – Shenandoah Valley School District and Schuylkill IU 29 will receive grants totaling $115,000 to ensure a safe learning environment for students, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123). [Read More]
Growing Greener Grants Awarded in Schuylkill County
POTTSVILLE – Local officials announced five state grants today that will fund watershed improvement projects in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Officials Announce State Funding for Business Park
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP – Local officials announced a $4 million loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) that will assist the Mahanoy Business Park Waterline Extension Project. [Read More]
Public Assistance Programs Need More Integrity, Senators Say
HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Joe Scarnati (R-25) are crafting a proposal that would strengthen the integrity of several areas within the state’s welfare department. [Read More]
Senators Support New Law to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies
HARRISBURG – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and John Yudichak (D-14) applauded enactment of a new law that will help volunteer fire and EMS companies finance equipment purchases while supporting Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry. [Read More]
Sen. Argall’s Television Program Features State-Sponsored Job Retention Tools Saving Local Jobs
SINKING SPRING – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a discussion with the Williams family, owners and operators of Williams Metalfinishing in Sinking Spring. [Read More]