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Live from Elk State Forest in northern PA, the Elk Cam is a window into the world of these impressive animals, as well as turkey, deer and other wildlife. Best viewing times are mornings and evenings. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4guxlk3
Children are heading back to school, so please keep an eye out for school buses. Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm activated. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qcTuXk
Had a great week at Ag Progress Days! 🌾
It was great to spend time with farmers, agricultural leaders, exhibitors, and families from across Pennsylvania to talk about the future of agriculture and the issues that matter most to our rural communities.
I’m proud to support Pennsylvania agriculture and will continue working to make sure our farmers have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made this year’s Ag Progress Days a great one! 🚜🐄
I was proud to chair the joint public hearing, “Cultivating 250 Years: Pennsylvania Agriculture Past, Present and Future."
A special thank you to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Congressman Glenn Thompson, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture; retired Lebanon County dairy farmer Robert Smith; the Reskovac family from Fayette County; and Dean Troy Ott, Dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, for sharing their experiences and providing valuable testimony.
I also want to recognize my fellow Agriculture Committee chairs—Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Rep. Dan Moul—for their leadership and participation in this important discussion.
Pennsylvania agriculture has a proud 250-year history, a vital role today and a bright future. I’m grateful to everyone who continues to work to keep our farms and agricultural communities strong for generations to come.
Link for full hearing...https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/2026/07/27/joint-ag-081226/
Under the new state budget we recently passed, the maximum PA State Grant award has increased to the highest amount in program history, helping students across the commonwealth and their families pay for higher education. The maximum award is $6,000 for 2026-27.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ckY6Vx
You can help eliminate fraud in benefits programs such as cash assistance, food stamps, childcare, home energy assistance and medical assistance. Report suspected fraud to the State Inspector General here: https://bit.ly/4boxlz9
Summer is a great time to tour your PA Capitol, a National Historic Landmark featuring Renaissance designs, paintings, stained glass and furnishings by some of the best artisans in the world. Book your tour here: http://bit.ly/44WXClp
I had a great time this morning at SummerFest at the Shell Sports Complex in Aliquippa!
Shell Polymers, Inspired Hearts and Hands, The Wright Promise, Frye Transportation, and so many volunteers and community partners came together to help nearly 1,000 Beaver County students get ready for the new school year.
Each student received clothing, new shoes, a backpack filled with school supplies, a hygiene kit, a winter coat, and food to take home. That’s more than $250 in resources for each child!
It was great to see so many people coming together to support local families and make sure our kids head back to school feeling prepared and confident. Thank you to everyone who helped make SummerFest possible! 📚🎒
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