Author: Eric K.
September 21, 2015
Harrisburg Happenings
Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, we approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package on Friday and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
September 18, 2015
Senate Approves $11.2 Billion “Stop Gap” Budget
Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, the Senate approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package on Friday (September 18) and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
September 17, 2015
Budget Impasse
Senator Vogel discusses the budget impasse and Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass a stopgap funding measure. [Read More]
September 14, 2015
Senator Vogel Urges Fire Departments/EMS to Seek Grants
State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. [Read More]
August 18, 2015
Agriculture Committees to Discuss Avian Influenza Preparedness
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a joint informational meeting on Wednesday to discuss the state’s preparedness against the highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the committee Chairmen Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and Representative Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter). [Read More]
August 12, 2015
Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest Winding Down
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is reminding area residents that the deadline to submit their pictures for the 2016 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District” calendar contest is September 1. [Read More]