Op-Ed: Reforming Pensions for Future Solvency
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Working with a number of other Senators, I have co-sponsored legislation to reform the state’s government employee pension systems. Pension costs have fueled debate on this issue for years, but due to difficult budgets and stock market instability in recent years, comprehensive pension reform has become a necessity. The […] [Read More]
Bill Honoring Local POW-MIA Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate State Routes 3035 and 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway was unanimously approved on Wednesday by the House of Representatives. The legislation, Senate Bill 1395, was introduced by Berks County’s four State Senators in memory of Capt. Pannabecker after a suggestion by local residents. The six-mile […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Property Tax Independence Act
HARRISBURG – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall focuses on recently introduced legislation that would eliminate the school district property tax once and for all. The bill, the “Property Tax Independence Act,” was recently introduced by Senator Argall and Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks) at a press conference in Harrisburg. In this report, Argall […] [Read More]
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Business Leaders, Local Officials to Tour Tamaqua’s 420 E. Broad Street WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Gerry Alfano, President/CEO, Alliance for Building Communities John Panzitta, General Contractor, Panzitta Construction Company Joseph Medl, Board of Directors, Alliance for Building Communities Linda Yulanavage, Executive Director, Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce Kevin Steigerwalt, Tamaqua Borough Manager Pat […] [Read More]
Local Students Participate in Argall’s ‘Senator for a Day’ Program
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) hosted his annual ‘Senator for a Day’ at Penn State Schuylkill, which featured 11 local area high schools and over 60 students, on Thursday. The event encourages local high school juniors and seniors to participate in a day-long process to see firsthand the difficulties of building […] [Read More]
Senator Argall to Host ‘Senator for a Day’
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – On Thursday, May 10, 2012, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is hosting ‘Senator for a Day’ with eleven local area high schools. The program, which will be held in the Student Community Center at Penn State’s Schuylkill Campus in Schuylkill Haven from 8:00am – 1:30pm, allows high school students to propose legislation, […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Enjoy State Parks in Carbon County this Spring
Pennsylvania’s state park system is one of our most valuable natural resources, offering a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for families and students each year. The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks was recently named the nation’s best state park system by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. This award is a […] [Read More]
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Senator David Argall joins the board of The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF). Click here to view the release [Read More]
Senate Passes Berks Delegation’s Bill to Honor Local POW-MIA
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate State Routes 3035 and 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway was unanimously approved on Monday by the Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 1395, was introduced by the Berks County Senate Delegation in memory of Capt. Pannabecker after a suggestion by local residents. The six-mile stretch of […] [Read More]
Argall Supports Measure to Evaluate ACCESS Card Program Fraud
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is co-sponsoring legislation that would conduct a cost-benefit analysis for placing photo identification on Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. The Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, otherwise known as ACCESS cards, are managed and distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The legislation to be introduced by Senator Patricia Vance […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Berks Delegation’s Bill to Honor Local POW-MIA
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate State Routes 3035 and 3033 as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway was unanimously approved on Monday by the Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 1395, was introduced by the Berks County Senate Delegation in memory of Capt. Pannabecker after a suggestion by local residents. The six-mile stretch of […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on Legislature Reduction Bill Passage in House
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today released the following statement regarding House passage of House Bill 153, Speaker Smith’s legislation to downsize the House of Representatives from 203 to 153 members and the Senate from 50 to 38 members. “I am pleased to see this important legislation move forward for the first time […] [Read More]
Senate Finance Committee Passes Argall Bill to Limit Property Spot Appeals of Assessments
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would limit the school district’s ability to appeal the assessment of a property based solely on the sale of the property was passed in today’s Senate Finance Committee meeting. Senate Bill 1309 was introduced by Senator Argall and crafted by numerous local constituents impacted by this practice. In his remarks to […] [Read More]
Argall Introduces Senate Bill to Eliminate School District Property Taxes
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) joined Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representatives Jim Cox (R-129), Mario Scavello (R-176), Tom Caltagirone (D-127) and Jerry Knowles (R-124) today to announce legislation that would eliminate all school district property taxes in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1400 and House Bill 1776, deemed the “Property Tax Independence Act,” are […] [Read More]
Argall Applauds Senate Action on Banning ObamaCare Mandate for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) applauded the Senate’s action today to remove the requirement to purchase health insurance under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “The federal government requirement in ‘ObamaCare’ to force families to purchase health insurance is, in my opinion, an overreach of government in our lives,” said Argall, […] [Read More]
Argall Supports Measure to Exempt Pennsylvanians from ObamaCare Provision
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) voted to remove the requirement to purchase health insurance under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act during today’s Senate Appropriations Committee meeting. “Constituents from the 29th Senatorial District overwhelmingly disapprove of President Obama’s individual mandate in the health care plan that Congress passed two years ago,” […] [Read More]
Argall, Knowles Announce Route 895 to Receive Repairs
MCKEANSBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced road improvements are set to soon begin for a six mile section of Route 895, from the intersection with Route 61 in Molino to the split of Route 895 and Route 443 in New Ringgold. “I’m thankful that this stretch of […] [Read More]
Local Legislators Announce State Grant for St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus
COALDALE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) today announced a $750,000 grant award through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the creation of a state-of-the-art surgical suite at St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus, providing new jobs and increasing quality healthcare for local patients. Argall and Heffley made the […] [Read More]
Senate Transportation Committee Approves Bill to Rename Bernville Robesonia Road after Local POW-MIA
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate State Routes 3035 and 3033, a six-mile stretch of roadway that runs through Robesonia Borough and Heidelberg, North Heidelberg and Penn Townships in Berks County, as the Captain David Eric Pannabecker POW-MIA Memorial Highway was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 1395, was introduced […] [Read More]
Argall Bill Passes Senate Unanimously, Would Strengthen Downtown Location Law
HARRISBURG – Legislation strengthening existing law requiring state agencies to be located in a downtown unanimously passed the Senate today. Senator Argall’s Senate Bill 276 reinforces Act 32, the original Downtown Location Law which he sponsored in 2000. Argall’s legislation would require increased coordination between the Department of Community and Economic Development and organizations committed […] [Read More]