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Due to inclement weather my offices will be closed today, January 26th.
Everyone be safe out there and be sure to stay up to date with 511PA.
Pennsylvanians are asked to report wild turkey flocks they encounter to help Pennsylvania Game Commission with winter research, population monitoring and leg-banding efforts to track survival and harvest rates. You can submit info here: https://bit.ly/4jIDFEB
The application period is open for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, which provides rebates to eligible older adults and people 18 and older with disabilities. You can apply online or reach out to my office for assistance. https://bit.ly/49WTAfg
Public input is wanted on a plan to redesign and improve PA Link, which helps seniors and Pennsylvanians with disabilities find local services. Review the plan, sign up for a Jan. 27 information session and submit comments here: https://bit.ly/45bUrpJ
Students in grades K–6 have until Jan. 31 to submit art, writing or video for the @keeppennsylvaniabeautiful “Celebrate America250 – Keep It Beautiful” anti-litter campaign. A Capitol ceremony awaits the winners. Find details and applications here: https://bit.ly/4qjeH14
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, my offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 20.
Dr. King’s legacy reminds us of the importance of service, equality, and community—values that continue to inspire us today.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Redding and I sat down to discuss this year`s PA Farm Show. Thank you to all who make this week so special and successful year after year.
🥛 Whole Milk is Back in Schools! 🥛
I’m proud to share that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has been signed into law — allowing schools nationwide to once again offer whole and 2% milk to students!
This is a win for our kids and our Pennsylvania dairy farmers, who work hard every day to provide nutritious, high-quality milk for our communities.
A big thank-you to Glenn Thompson for leading the charge and to my colleagues who supported this effort. Together, we’re helping our students grow strong and supporting our local dairy industry. 🐄
Read full press release here: https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/2026/01/16/pa-state-lawmakers-and-agriculture-leaders-applaud-the-signing-of-federal-whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act/
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