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Argall, Yudichak, Heffley to Hold Press Conference to Announce Property Tax Referendum Legislation WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Senator John Yudichak (D-14) State Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122) WHAT: Senator Argall, Senator Yudichak and Representative Heffley are holding a press conference to introduce their property tax referendum legislation. WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2011 […] [Read More]
Argall, Panel Evaluate Waste Tire Recycling
HARRISBURG – At Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) request, the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee is reviewing Pennsylvania’s Waste Tire Recycling efforts. The Joint Committee’s review began with a public hearing Monday morning at the Capitol. Pennsylvanians currently generate roughly 12 million scrap tires each year, which is enough to […] [Read More]
Argall, Tobash Review Legislation to Reduce the Size of Legislature
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) announced today their joint effort to reduce the size of the state legislature and cut government costs. [Read More]
Argall’s Cancer Presumption Bill for Firefighters Passes Labor and Industry Committee
HARRISBURG – Legislation to include cancer as part of the list of occupational diseases for firefighters was approved today by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 654, was introduced by Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and now moves to the floor of the Senate for its consideration. “As many brave men […] [Read More]
Argall: Designate April 6th as ‘Penn State Day’
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved Senator David G. Argall’s (R-29) resolution designating April 6, as “Penn State Day.” “Now in its 156th year of serving Pennsylvania, Penn State has shown over the years its importance to our state,” said Argall. “With over 291,000 alumni currently residing in Pennsylvania, and 70,000 students from our state, […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: Act 90, Anti-Blight Law, Takes Effect
MINERSVILLE – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at Act 90, the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. On April 25, 2011, Act 90, formerly known as Senate Bill 900, becomes law. “A lot of time, effort and energy went into this legislation,” said Senator Argall. “It will take […] [Read More]
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Argall, Tobash to Hold Press Conference to Announce Legislature Reduction Bill WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) WHAT: Senator Argall and Representative Tobash are holding a press conference to discuss their legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3:30pm WHERE: […] [Read More]
Argall, Experts Hold Public Forum on Anti-Blight Legislation
POTTSVILLE – On Thursday, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) held a public forum at the Schuylkill County Courthouse for residents on the implementation of Act 90, Senator Argall’s Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act, as approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly last fall. Senator Argall began with remarks highlighting the problems with the current law […] [Read More]
Local Legislators Host Public Hearing on Pros and Cons of Keystone Opportunity Zones
POTTSVILLE – On Friday, Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124), Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) and Ed Kleha from Representative Neal Goodman’s (D-123) office held a public hearing to evaluate the successes and failures of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) in the region. The hearings featured a wide-range of speakers with firsthand experience […] [Read More]
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Experts on Act 90 to Host Public Seminar Regarding Anti-Blight Law WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Ron Grutza, Assistant Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Arnold B. Kogan, Esq., Pennsylvania Bar Association Cynthia Daley, Policy Director, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Gary Bender, Schuylkill County CDBG Program Jim Rhoades, Jr., Alfred […] [Read More]
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Schuylkill Legislators to Host KOZ Hearing WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) Ed Kleha, representing State Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) Local business and community leaders WHAT: Public hearing to review the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax free “Keystone Opportunity Zone Program” for job […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Rename Portion of I-78 after CMSgt. Etchberger
HAMBURG – Legislation to designate a twelve mile portion of Interstate 78 in the Hamburg Area as the CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger Memorial Highway was unanimously passed by the Senate today. The legislation, Senate Bill 199, was introduced by Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and now moves to the House Transportation Committee. “I am very pleased […] [Read More]
Berks Legislators to Share Office
Senator David G. Argall (R-29), Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) are now sharing an office located in Hamburg’s Borough Hall at 61 North Third Street in an effort to reduce state spending. [Read More]
Op-Ed: The Time is Right to Reduce the Size of the PA General Assembly
By: Senator David G. Argall In the near future, I will again introduce legislation to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to provide an important cost-saving measure. Since the state’s last Constitutional Convention in 1968, dozens of similar proposals have been offered, but all have failed. However, I believe that the time is now […] [Read More]
Pottsville Legislators to Share Office, Hold Open House
Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) are now sharing an office located in downtown Pottsville in an effort to provide assistance to local residents at a reduced cost. [Read More]
Senator Argall’s Statement on Governor Corbett’s Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) released the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s budget address: “There are two reasons why Governor Corbett is facing such a terrible multi-billion dollar state budget deficit: For the last eight years, we had a Governor with an insatiable appetite for taxpayer dollars. Since 2008, we’ve all been suffering […] [Read More]
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Argall, Tobash to Host Pottsville Office Open House WHO: State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) State Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) WHAT: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Mike Tobash (R-125) are now sharing an office located in downtown Pottsville in an effort to reduce state spending. The public is invited to meet with them […] [Read More]
The Argall Report: A Tour of Architectural Polymers
PALMERTON – This month’s local TV report by Senator Argall takes an in-depth look at Palmerton’s Architectural Polymers. The conversation ranges from the creation of the company in a basement to strategic expansion plans to grow a successful business. “Throughout the past few months, we have been highlighting local employers that are not only sustaining […] [Read More]
Argall: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Now Available
MAHANOY CITY – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) announced that forms for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available at his legislative offices. The income eligibility level for the Property Tax Rebate Program is $35,000 a year, excluding half of Social Security income, and the maximum rebate is $650. The income eligibility level for […] [Read More]
Housing Alliance announces publication of guide to help communities fight blight and take on absentee landlords
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