Nesting Pennsylvania Bald Eagles

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has launched a live stream from a bald-eagle nest near Codorus State Park in Hanover, York County. More

Specialty License Plates Honoring Veterans

Pennsylvania veterans can apply now for specialty license plates designed to recognize service members who earned special recognition in the U.S. military.  The new series of military-themed plates recognizes the sacrifices of our veterans for their service in combat. More

Heating Assistance/LIHEAP

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting grant applications through April 3, 2015 for the 2014-15 heating season. More

511 PA – Travel Info to Go

A new, free 511PA mobile application provides audio alerts of traffic incidents and backups – so you can keep your hands and eyes on the road! Alerts can be tailored for your travel with a radius of up to 500 miles. The hands-free/eyes-free application plays audio alerts with traffic incidents or slowdowns in your travel area. Click Here for more information and links to download the app.

Property Tax Rent Rebate Program

The Property Tax Rent Rebate Program, funded by the state Lottery, benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities. You may be eligible. More

Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

Pennsylvania’s Drug Take-Back Program provides for safe and anonymous disposal of unwanted/unused prescription medications. There are hundreds of secure collection units available throughout Pennsylvania. More information on this program and to complete listings of take-back locations is available. More

Transportation Funding Plan

The General  Assembly recently took a major step forward in improving our aging and deteriorating transportation infrastructure, passing legislation that will increase Pennsylvania’s annual transportation investment by $2.3 billion. More

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Recent News

Harrisburg Happenings

January 22, 2015

The 2015-16 Legislative Session kicked off this week with the announcement of Senate committee assignments on Monday and the inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday.[...Read more]

SENATOR VOGEL RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

January 20, 2015

Senator Elder Vogel will serve as a member of five Senate Committees in addition to his chairmanship of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. Senator Vogel will serve on the Appropriations, Banking & Insurance, Communications & Technology, Environmental Resources & Energy, and Local Government committees.[...Read more]

Local Company Receives $375,000 State Grant

January 14, 2015

A Beaver County business was awarded a state Natural Gas Energy Development program grant, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Beemac Trucking LLC was awarded a $375,000 grant to purchase 15 trucks fueled by compressed natural gas.[...Read more]