Following $600 Million Settlement, Mastriano, Vogel and Brooks Introduce Bill to let East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Keep More Money
In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) today introduced legislation to provide a state tax deduction for Pennsylvanians who receive payments. [Read More]
Vogel Announces Over $6.3 Million in State Infrastructure Grants for Beaver and Lawrence Counties
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced over $6.3 million in state infrastructure grants have been awarded to the Beaver County Conservation District (Beaver County) and Wampum Borough (Lawrence County). [Read More]
Vogel Announces Over $20 million in Investments Awarded in Beaver and Butler Counties to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Beaver County) is being awarded over $4.2 million and Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. (Butler County) is being awarded over $16.6 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 14, 2024
In this Update: Congrats to the Dual State Champion Aliquippa High School Boy’s Football/Basketball Teams! Beware of E-ZPass Scam Pre-Register for Our Senior and Kid’s Expos! Highlights in the 47th Senate Approves Bill Prioritizing Community Safety Increasing Student Safety, Eliminating Vehicle Owner Fee April is National Financial Literacy Month Congrats to the Dual State Champion […] [Read More]
Area Seniors Can Pre-Register for Vogel’s New Butler County Senior Expo on June 7
In addition to his Beaver County Senior Expo, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will now be hosting another senior expo in Butler County, which will be Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Discovery Church, 170 Scharberry Lane in Mars. [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 31, 2024
In this Update: Happy Easter to You and Your Family Voter Registration Deadline is April 8 Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 Recent State/Federal Grants Awarded in the 47th District Highlights in the 47th Pre-Register Today for Our Kid’s Extravaganza on May 18 Free Tax Resource for Pennsylvanians Supporting Firefighters, Community Safety […] [Read More]
Vogel Announces $1.2 Million in Multimodal Grants for Beaver and Butler Counties
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced over $1.2 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund state grants will be awarded to municipalities in Beaver and Butler counties. [Read More]
Vogel Announces $731,870 in State and Federal Grants for City of Aliquippa and Ambridge Area School District
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced the City of Aliquippa has received a $148,500 Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) state grant administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and Ambridge Area School District received a $583,370 federal Stronger Connections Grant (SCG). [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 17, 2024
In this Update: Highlights in the 47th Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Preregister Now for Our Kid’s Expo! Senate Finishes Review of Shapiro’s Budget Proposal PennDOT Shares Roadwork Info with Motorists Protect Your Family from Dangerous Radon Help is Available for Problem Gambling Highlights in the 47th Thank you to the North Sewickley and Franklin Township […] [Read More]
Pre-Register Now for Vogel’s 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Budget Secretary/Dept. of Revenue
Senator Elder Vogel questions Budget Secretary Uri Monson and Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health. [Read More]