Local Legislators Set to Host Carbon County Senior Expo
JIM THORPE – State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon/Monroe), state Sen. David Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Berks) and state Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today reminded local seniors to come out to their 2013 Carbon County Senior Citizens Expo this Thursday at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall. [Read More]
Local Legislators Provide Update on Route 61 Construction in Berks, Schuylkill Counties; Remind Motorists to Use Caution
HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) urged motorists to use caution and be patient during much-needed upgrades to portions of Route 61 in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. [Read More]
The Argall Report: Tilden Elementary Visits State Capitol
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) features a recent visit to the state Capitol by fourth grade students from Tilden Elementary School in the Hamburg Area School District. [Read More]
Argall to Examine Cost of School District Health Care Plans, Seeks Public Input
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is looking for input from local taxpayers, school directors, and health care and insurance experts on a proposal to reduce costs by merging public school health care plans. [Read More]
Legislators, Educators Announce State Funding for SHINE Program
HARRISBURG – Senators John Yudichak (D-14) and David G. Argall (R-29) and a host of educators today announced that $400,000 in state funds for the afterschool SHINE program were secured for the upcoming school year. [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host 4th Annual Senior Expo on July 10 at Schuylkill Mall
FRACKVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) will be hosting his 4th annual senior citizens expo at the Schuylkill Mall on Wednesday, July 10. [Read More]
Op-Ed: No Tax Should Have the Power to Leave You Homeless
Despite renewed special interest attacks at the capitol in Harrisburg, the fight for eliminating the unfair school property tax begun by 79 grassroots taxpayer groups across the state is making some real progress. [Read More]
The Argall Report: Schuylkill County Youth Summit
POTTSVILLE – This month’s local TV report by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) highlights the inaugural Schuylkill County Youth Summit recently held at the Schuylkill County Courthouse. [Read More]
Argall: New State Budget Prioritizes Education Spending, No New Taxes
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted in favor of Pennsylvania’s 2013-14 state budget, which holds the line on taxes and invests more in local schools. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Give Developers More Time to Complete Planned Community
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today that would extend the 7-year time limit placed on developers to complete a planned community to either 10-years, or a limitation based on the approved phasing that is submitted by the developer to the municipality. [Read More]
Argall Bill to Convey Ashland Anthracite Museum to Borough Clears Senate
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would convey the Museum of Anthracite Mining to the Borough of Ashland received unanimous approval today in the state Senate, according to bill sponsor Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senate Committee Passes Argall Bill to Convey Ashland Anthracite Museum to Borough
HARRISBURG – The Museum of Anthracite Mining would be conveyed to Ashland Borough as part of legislation approved by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Future of Pennsylvania’s Cities, Large and Small – Reading
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing – June 21, 2013 [Read More]
Senate & House Urban Affairs Committees to Hold Hearing on Future of Cities in Berks County
READING – The Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee and the House Urban Affairs Committee will hold their third joint hearing on the future of cities, large and small, on Friday. [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Approves Tobash Bill, Two Other House Bills
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee unanimously approved three bills today from the House of Representatives, according to Committee Chairman David G. Argall (R-29). [Read More]
House Bills 1122, 1319, and 1363
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Meeting – June 19, 2013 [Read More]
Officials Discuss Future of Cities with Lawmakers at Committee Hearing in York
YORK – Local officials and community leaders joined members of the Senate and House Urban Affairs and Housing Committees in York today for a joint public hearing examining the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s cities, large and small. [Read More]
Local Schools to Receive Funding Boost through Hybrid Learning Grant
POTTSVILLE – Five area school districts and the county’s Intermediate Unit were recently awarded grants to accelerate the implementation of hybrid learning programs, according to local legislators. [Read More]
Future of Pennsylvania’s Cities, Large and Small – York
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing – June 13, 2013 [Read More]
Future of Pennsylvania’s Cities, Large and Small
Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee Hearing – June 13, 2013 [Read More]