Senator Vogel

Students planning to enroll in a community college, a business, trade or technical school, a hospital school of nursing or other non-traditional higher ed have until Aug. 1 to submit their FAFSA form to be considered for a PA State Grant award. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aSh3hS ...

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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians are always in demand. Penn Heat Pump Pathways helps HVAC employees attend training aligned with future industry needs, at no cost to them or their employers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T7cl9N ...

PA state park and forest campsites are open and ready to reserve, with options for tents, cabins and RVs. Find more information on how to plan your stay and book online here: https://bit.ly/4vY7beW ...

We voted to get new life-saving treatments and medical devices to market more quickly by allowing companies to gain temporary approval under PA law so they’re ready to go when federal approval is granted. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vwDwso ...

Families have a new way to save for kids in 2026 with the 530A IRA, also known as a Trump Account. Eligible children born between 2025-2028 may receive a one-time $1,000 federal deposit. Find details here: https://bit.ly/3SPxJAp ...

There are more than 100 fairs taking place across PA this summer featuring food, rides and fun. Find dates, locations and highlights in the PA Fair Guide here: https://bit.ly/4vIUB2H ...

With the passage of the 2026-27 state budget, my colleagues and I prioritized our rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania —nearly doubling their funding in this budget with a $12 million increase.

Protecting and providing care for survivors of sexual assault has remained a top priority during my time here in the Senate which has been evident through a law I wrote last session expanding access to sexual assault nurse examiners in Pennsylvania hospitals.

Read my full statement here: https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/2026/07/12/vogel-2026-27-state-budget-supports-pa-fruit-growers-and-rape-crisis-centers/ ...