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]
Sen. Argall Applauds New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) applauded the governor’s signature of legislation that establishes the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act. [Read More]
Business Leaders, State Officials: Transportation Package to Boost Berks County Infrastructure
WYOMISSING – Business leaders from across Berks County and state officials highlighted the local impact of the recently-enacted comprehensive transportation funding package on Wednesday afternoon at Great Valley Consultants. [Read More]
Business Leaders, State Officials Highlight Schuylkill Transportation Improvements
CRESSONA – Local business leaders and state officials highlighted several important highway and bridge projects and new jobs for Schuylkill County due to the recently enacted comprehensive transportation funding law during a news conference on Thursday afternoon. [Read More]
School Property Tax Focus of Bipartisan Roundtable at State Capitol
HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee teamed up with the Senate Democratic Policy Committee to hold an unprecedented roundtable discussion on Senate Bill 76 Tuesday morning, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Local Veteran’s Suggestion Clears Senate Transportation Committee
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would establish a specialty license plate for veterans who earned the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) was unanimously approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning, according to Committee Chairman John Rafferty (R-44). [Read More]
Senate Approves Proposal Aimed at Improving Safety Along Railroads
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) that would add railroad materials into the state’s Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act on Tuesday afternoon. [Read More]
House Bill 1644 (Taylor)
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee – December 3, 2013 [Read More]
Legislators, Borough Officials Announce Grant for Orwigsburg’s Memorial Hall
ORWIGSBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) and borough officials announced a $200,000 grant awarded to Orwigsburg Borough for Community Memorial Hall renovations. [Read More]
Grant to Assist Schuylkill Haven to Relocate Wastewater System in advance of Rt. 61 Widening
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced a $75,000 grant through the state’s Commonwealth Financing Authority has been awarded to relocate the borough’s wastewater management system as part of the road widening for Route 61. [Read More]
Grant Awarded to Assist Business Park Development
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP – Local legislators, including Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representatives Neal Goodman (D-123), Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125), announced a $1,147,928 grant awarded to the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) to assist with infrastructure upgrades at Mahanoy Business Park. [Read More]
House Approves Argall’s Potato Packaging Bill
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation today that would remove a long-outdated regulatory requirement on potato farmers, according to the bill’s sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Latest Television Report by Sen. Argall Features Recent Bipartisan Roundtable on Property Tax Reform
LEHIGHTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recap of a roundtable hosted by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), on school property tax reform. [Read More]