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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! 📚🎒
I had a great time visiting the Fayette County Fair! Thanks for the invitation and the warm welcome. It`s always nice to see another great Pennsylvania county fair and all the hard work that goes into making it such a success.
A big thank you to Senator Pat Stefano, Representative Krupa, and Representative Warner for the hospitality. I`d also like to give a shoutout to the entire Fayette County Fair Board and all of the volunteers who put in so much time and effort to make the fair happen each year. Your dedication is what keeps this great tradition going.
Increasing criminal penalties for those who prey on the vulnerable and training hospitality workers to identify and respond to signs of human trafficking are two new laws we passed to battle this ongoing scourge. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fJvrup
Property owners across Pennsylvania gained a major victory as the state Supreme Court upheld strong constitutional protections and placed needed limits on warrantless searches. The ruling ensures landowners’ privacy is respected.
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