Senator Vogel
Senator
Elder Vogel, Jr.
Serving the 47th District
Beaver, Butler & Lawrence Counties
Senator
Elder Vogel, Jr.
Serving the 47th District
Beaver, Butler & Lawrence Counties
Vogel: We Will Be Focused on Advancing Policies to Improve PA’s Fiscal Health and Bolster Its Future
February 3, 2026

Vogel: We Will Be Focused on Advancing Policies to Improve PA’s Fiscal Health and Bolster Its Future

Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion dollar budget proposal, which increases spending by 5.4% and would risk potential future tax increases on Pennsylvania taxpayers, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement:  [Read More]

PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
January 16, 2026

PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

State Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), and Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Dan Moul (R-91), joined by Pennsylvania agriculture leaders, applaud the signing of the federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as well as Congressman Glenn Thompson’s advocacy and dedication to get this legislation to the finish line.  [Read More]

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January 14, 2026

Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing Examines the Impacts of PA Farmer Mental Health Crisis

The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered at the PA Farm Show today to hear testimony from agriculture industry leaders about the mental health crisis facing many Pennsylvania farmers.  [Read More]

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January 5, 2026

Joint public hearing on Cultivating Wellness: Supporting Farmers Through the Mental Health Crisis

Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee | Farm Show Complex, Erie Room, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA  [Read More]

Vogel, Matzie: $237,500 in Revitalization Funding Coming to Beaver County
December 18, 2025

Vogel, Matzie: $237,500 in Revitalization Funding Coming to Beaver County

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Robert Matzie (D-16) announced several Beaver County projects will be funded through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program.  [Read More]

Local State Lawmakers Announce $4.6 Million in State Funding for 22 Beaver County Projects
December 18, 2025

Local State Lawmakers Announce $4.6 Million in State Funding for 22 Beaver County Projects

More than $4.6 million in state grant funding will be allocated to 22 Beaver County projects focused on improving municipal infrastructure and public safety according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Reps. Roman Kozak (R-14), Josh Kail (R-15) and Robert Matzie (D-16).  [Read More]

Vogel: Bipartisan Budget Bill Advances Key Investments in Our Schools, Our Workforce and Our Farmers
November 12, 2025

Vogel: Bipartisan Budget Bill Advances Key Investments in Our Schools, Our Workforce and Our Farmers

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) breaks down some of the key investments made through the bipartisan $50.1 billion state budget approved by the General Assembly today.  [Read More]

Continuing to Help Feed Harrisburg Communities in Need, Capitol Hunger Garden Closes Out Its 15th Season
October 28, 2025

Continuing to Help Feed Harrisburg Communities in Need, Capitol Hunger Garden Closes Out Its 15th Season

Legislative Hunger Caucus Senate Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and House Chair Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden today with local and state leaders as they reflected on another impactful harvesting season and the need for communities to have access to fresh food options.  [Read More]

Vogel, CCBC to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Nov. 6
October 16, 2025

Vogel, CCBC to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Nov. 6

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) invite area veterans to their Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m., at the CCBC Dome, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca.  [Read More]

Vogel Condemns Hateful Political Violence Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk
September 11, 2025

Vogel Condemns Hateful Political Violence Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) condemns hateful political violence in the below statement following Wednesday’s assassination of Turning Point Co-founder Charlie Kirk in Utah.  [Read More]

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