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August 4, 2023

Vogel, Roush: Penn State’s 47th Ag Progress Days Showcase What PA and Our Nation Offers to Our Agriculture Industry

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Rick Roush, dean of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, share their perspectives on the importance of Penn State University’s (PSU) upcoming Ag Progress Days and how this event showcases Pennsylvania as well as our country’s position within the agriculture industry. [Read More]

August 3, 2023

Vogel: PA is Closer to Resolving Its Budget Impasse, But More Needs to be Done as the Senate Awaits House Action

As Pennsylvania moves one step closer to having an agreed upon, completed spending plan, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement regarding the 2023-24 State Budget bill, House Bill 611, moving to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. [Read More]

August 2, 2023

Area Seniors are Invited to Vogel’s Free Annual Senior Expo on Sept. 29

To better inform local seniors of programs and services available to them, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his annual FREE Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County located at 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. [Read More]

July 20, 2023

Informational Meeting on the Federal Farm Bill 2023

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee & House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa 16865 | Watch Live [Read More]

July 5, 2023

Vogel: Butler County Assistant Public Defender Maura Palumbi Receives Judicial Appointment

With Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr’s (R-47) support, Assistant Public Defender Maura Palumbi has received an appointment on Friday, June 30, to the Butler County Court of Common Pleas by Governor Josh Shapiro. [Read More]

June 30, 2023

Vogel: Senate Acts to Protect Sexually Exploited Children, Human Trafficking Victims

Continuing to stand up for the safety and protection of children in the commonwealth, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr (R-47) and his fellow Senate colleagues approved legislation yesterday to ensure sexually exploited children who are human trafficking victims always have full access to appropriate services and support. [Read More]

June 23, 2023

Virtual Non-Profit Grant Information Seminar

Virtual seminar hosted by Senator Elder Vogel to provide funding updates and information about available state, federal, and foundational grants to area non-profits. [Read More]

June 22, 2023

PA Senate Passes Vogel Bill to Expand Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in the Commonwealth

Seeking to improve the availability of critical care to sexual assault victims, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Senate Bill 414 by a vote of 50-0. [Read More]

June 20, 2023

Vogel’s Dog Law Modernization Bill Advances from PA Senate Chamber

In an effort to revitalize the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE), Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s (R-47) Dog Law Modernization Bill (Senate Bill 746) advanced from the Senate with bipartisan support by a vote of 43-7. [Read More]

June 19, 2023

Vogel Hosting Dairy Month Celebration Press Conference on June 22

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), majority chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, will be hosting a press conference in celebration of National Dairy Month and in honor of Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry on Thursday, June 22, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Main Capitol Rotunda (Pennsylvania Capitol Building, 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg). [Read More]