Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation and Natural Resources
March 04, 2019
Senator Vogel discussed complicated fund transfers within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and flat timber sales with DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Life Sciences Greenhouses/Life Sciences PA
March 04, 2019
Senator Vogel asked representatives of Life Sciences Greenhouses/Life Sciences PA for more detailed information how many jobs are created by the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in research and development, and the pay scale for those jobs.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Drug & Alcohol Programs
March 04, 2019
Senator Vogel questioned Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Program Jen Smith about the effectiveness of methadone treatment at clinics across PA and the success rate with patients.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
February 28, 2019
Senator Vogel asked DEP Secretary Patrick McConnell about grant programs to assist farmers, delays in DEP permits, fund transfers in the budget and a reduction in the Recycling Fund.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Liquor Control Board
February 28, 2019
Senator Vogel asked members of the Liquor Control Board about the potential for a trade deal to sell excess PA dairy products to Cuba in exchange for rum and how many PA wines are featured in state stores.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections / Probation & Parole
February 28, 2019
Senator Vogel urged Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel to use telemedicine whenever possible as an efficient, affordable way to help treat Pennsylvania’s aging prison population during the budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Office of Probation and Parole.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Human Services
February 27, 2019
Senator Vogel requested an update on the timeline for changes to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program and discussed loopholes in child abuse reporting requirements during the PA Senate Budget Hearing with the PA Department of Human Services
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of Health
February 27, 2019
At today’s PA Senate Budget hearing, Senator Vogel raised concerns to Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine about the shortage of vital ambulance staff and services, particularly in rural Pennsylvania.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: PA College of Technology
February 26, 2019
Senator Vogel asked Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, President of Pennsylvania College of Technology about graduation rates and students who leave early for job opportunities and the school’s relationship with the Shell cracker plant and a new facility in Wellsboro during today’s budget hearing.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Judiciary
February 26, 2019
Senator Vogel discussed the efforts of the judicial branch to reexamine office space and leases, and the number and effectiveness of problem-solving courts during today’s PA Senate Budget hearing with the PA Courts
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