Argall Supports Motor Vehicle “Texting” Ban
Legislation Would Prohibit the Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Writing, Sending or Reading Text Messages HARRISBURG – The effort to discourage Pennsylvania motorists from using mobile devices in moving cars took another step forward today, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). Argall voted in support of Senate Bill 143, legislation prohibiting the […] [Read More]
Local Officials Celebrate “Blight” Bill, As Approved By Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation designed to help local communities fight blight and repair or demolish abandoned properties has been approved by the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 900. Senate Bill 900, the proposed “Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act,” would […] [Read More]
KOZ Report Highlights Argall Recommendations
HARRISBURG – A recent Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) report on Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZs) highlighted the need for several reforms championed by State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The report pointed out deficiencies in evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Argall introduced an amendment to the KOZ expansion law last year to increase […] [Read More]
Argall Supports Measures To Reduce College Costs
HARRISBURG – The Senate Education Committee approved legislation this week to reduce costs for students at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities, according to State Senator David G. Argall (R-29), who supported the measures. “As a recent Penn State Ph.D. student and father of two college students, I see firsthand the need for cost control measures at […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Knowles Issue Joint Statement on Budget Impasse
HARRISBURG –State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today urged Gov. Rendell and the House of Representatives to finish the state’s most pressing job – completing a taxpayer-friendly state budget, thus preventing payless paydays for thousands of state employees. “For the seventh year in a row, Pennsylvania is beginning a new […] [Read More]
$17.1 Million State Grant Secured for Five Schuylkill County Dam Projects
HARRISBURG – Five Schuylkill County dam improvement projects will receive funding from Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority, according to the county’s legislative delegation. More than $17 million in grants from the H2O PA High Hazard Unsafe Dam grant program will help to protect approximately 6,000 residents and more than 70 area businesses that could be affected […] [Read More]
Schuylkill State Lawmakers Announce Nearly $14 Million in Pennvest Funding
HARRISBURG, July 21 – Schuylkill County’s state legislators announced today that seven water and sewer projects in the county have received nearly $14 million in Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority funding. The projects are expected to create an estimated 230 construction related jobs, according to Pennvest. “This is good news on a few fronts,” said state […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Knowles Announce Funding for Dam Repairs
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced a grant award of $5.3 million to repair the Lower and Upper Owl Creek Dams. The Borough of Tamaqua will receive the grants to construct spillways, flatten the downstream embankment slope and raise dam height for the Lower Owl […] [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Argall YMCA Land Transfer Bill
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee unanimously approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. David G. Argall (R-29) to transfer the former National Guard Armory in Pottsville to the Schuylkill County YMCA. Senate Bill 852 authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans’ […] [Read More]
Senator Argall’s TV Report Focuses on Local Office Services
HARRISBURG – Senator Argall’s July television report focuses on constituent services offered in his local offices. Senator Argall’s special guest on the program is Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124). Argall and Knowles share several local offices offering a wide range of services such as: Property Tax forms, PACE/PACENET applications, copies of Birth and Death records and […] [Read More]
Argall, Goodman Announce Funding for Schuylkill County Dam Projects
HARRISBURG – Five Schuylkill County dam improvement projects will receive funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, according to Sen. David Argall (R-29) and Rep. Neal Goodman (D-123). “It is important for the state to take action to protect the lives and property of those who would be affected by a dam failure,” Argall said. “I […] [Read More]
Argall to Introduce Legislation Eliminating Blight
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) is introducing legislation to help municipalities prevent blight and remediate abandoned properties. The Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act would expedite the process of prosecuting owners of blighted properties and give municipalities the authority to go after the financial assets of negligent owners. The bill would clarify […] [Read More]
Sen. Argall, Rep. Knowles Announce Funding to Create Safe Routes to School
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) today announced $303,985 for Orwigsburg Borough as part of the federally funded program designed to make it safer for kids to walk and bike to school. The Borough will use the funding to construct sidewalks and curbing on Lawrence and Red Dale Road […] [Read More]
Argall Announces Grant for Lynn Township, Lehigh County
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a state grant that will improve the health and safety of Lehigh County residents. According to Argall, an $82,310.57 grant has been awarded to Lynn Township under the Sewage Facilities Grants Program of Act 537 of 1966. The grant is administered by the Pennsylvania Department […] [Read More]
Senator Argall Cosponsors Legislation to Ban Gaming Contributions
HARRISBURG – Senator David Argall (R-29) has cosponsored legislation that would reinstate the ban on political contributions by gaming interests. The General Assembly enacted a ban on contributions, but the state Supreme Court ruled last month that the ban was unconstitutional because it was too broad. The new legislation cosponsored by Argall would correct language […] [Read More]
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Blight Legislation
HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Vice-Chair Senator David Argall (R-29) met today to hear testimony on blighted property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act. Senate Bill 900, sponsored by Senator Argall, would hold property owners accountable for the costs to secure, remediate […] [Read More]
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Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Blighted Property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 OF 2007-2008 Session) The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a hearing to listen to testimony on blighted property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 of 2007-2008 […] [Read More]
Senate Approves Argall Resolution Honoring Veteran Education Program
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved a resolution honoring a program that provides financial career training for disabled veterans. The Wall Street Warfighters Foundation offers a financial and trading education program to provide more career opportunities for members of the Armed Forces who have suffered a combat-related disability. The program is open to any military […] [Read More]
Argall Advocates Property Tax Referendum
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) today announced a measure that would give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in the elimination of the state’s outdated school property tax system. Argall highlighted his proposal to eliminate the burdensome tax at a morning press conference in Schuylkill County, followed by an afternoon press conference at […] [Read More]
Argall and McCall Announce $3.8 Million for Sewer Upgrades
HARRISBURG – State Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Speaker of the House of Representatives Keith R. McCall (D-122) today announced a state loan and grant that will improve the health and safety of Carbon County residents. “When the Department of Environmental Protection mandates a new sewer system, the burden on our municipalities and ratepayers […] [Read More]