Senate passes measure to prevent spread of blight
October 28, 2015

Senate passes measure to prevent spread of blight

HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously passed a proposal today authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to shorten the timeframe in which property owners must bring their property into compliance with property maintenance codes.  [Read More]

Proposal would provide another weapon in arsenal against blight
September 29, 2015

Proposal would provide another weapon in arsenal against blight

HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee unanimously approved a proposal by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) on Monday to shorten the timeframe when property owners must bring their property into compliance with property maintenance codes.  [Read More]

Senate passes Argall’s blight demolition funding proposal
June 9, 2015

Senate passes Argall’s blight demolition funding proposal

HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation today to give counties a new option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee approves Argall’s demolition funding proposal
June 1, 2015

Senate Appropriations Committee approves Argall’s demolition funding proposal

HARRISBURG – Counties could have another option to finance the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties under legislation approved today by the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Argall, Holman team up for blight summit with local officials, public
May 5, 2015

Argall, Holman team up for blight summit with local officials, public

POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and other local officials are teaming up for a forum on Wednesday in Pottsville to discuss strategies to fight blight.  [Read More]

Argall bill to provide demolition funding clears Senate committee
April 15, 2015

Argall bill to provide demolition funding clears Senate committee

HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wagner (R-York), unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to allow counties to generate funds for demolition purposes.  [Read More]

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April 14, 2015

Senator Argall joins AIA Pennsylvania announcing Neighborhood Restoration Act

HARRISBURG – Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) joined the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) today to announce the PA Neighborhood Restoration Act, which will help to improve our cities and neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth, while leveraging the wealth of talent of incoming architects.  [Read More]

Mahanoy City, Sen. Argall featured in PA Community Bankers’ February publication
February 24, 2015

Mahanoy City, Sen. Argall featured in PA Community Bankers’ February publication

MAHANOY CITY – The February edition of “Transactions,” a publication from the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, features a wide-ranging conversation on fighting blight with Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Local officials outline redevelopment plan for blighted Mahanoy City brewery
November 14, 2014

Local officials outline redevelopment plan for blighted Mahanoy City brewery

MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials announced a state grant today that will aid in the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property in Mahanoy City.  [Read More]

State, local officials to announce plans, state funding for former brewery in Mahanoy City
November 13, 2014

State, local officials to announce plans, state funding for former brewery in Mahanoy City

MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials will announce funding plans for the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property at a news conference on Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the site of the blighted brewery.  [Read More]

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