Author: Eric K.
June 10, 2014
Nomination of James Van Blarcom to the PA Milk Marketing Board
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - June 10, 2014 [Read More]
June 4, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that the Senate State Government Committee approved two bills on Tuesday that would reduce the size of state government. [Read More]
May 7, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that my legislation eliminating a hidden tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians received final legislative approval Wednesday and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
May 7, 2014
VOGEL BILL ENDING “SUMMER” GASOLINE MANDATE GOES TO GOVERNOR
Legislation eliminating a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians received final legislative approval Wednesday (May 7) and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
May 6, 2014
Beaver County, New Castle, Vanport Twp. receive recycling grants
Beaver County, New Castle and Vanport Township (Beaver County) will receive grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to support their recycling efforts, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
April 30, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312 on Monday. [Read More]
April 28, 2014
Senate approves Vogel’s school bus length legislation
The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will amend state law to bring Pennsylvania’s school bus laws in line with 45 other states and allow school districts and school bus contractors to choose the most appropriate vehicles based on their needs. [Read More]
April 23, 2014
DEP awards 2014 Environmental Education Grants
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000 to four recipients in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]