December 15, 2022
Vogel Announces Beaver County Farm Preserved
State Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) announced the State Agriculture Land Preservation Board has protected a Beaver County farm from future development. [Read More]
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November 16, 2022
Vogel Named 2022 Rural Health Legislator of the Year
In recognition of his exemplary contributions to rural health in Pennsylvania, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) has been named the 2022 Rural Health Legislator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. [Read More]
October 26, 2022
Brooks, Vogel Announce $3.5 Million Grant to Create Local Jobs at Steelite
Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Elder Vogel (R-47) announced a $3.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to facilitate the expansion of the Steelite International facility, which will contribute to the economic strengths of Neshannock Township, the City of New Castle and surrounding areas. [Read More]
October 26, 2022
Sens. Vogel, Schwank Send Letter to Milk Marketing Board Voicing Opposition to House Bill 224
Today, state Sens. Elder Vogel (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), the chairs of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) expressing their concerns about House Bill 224. [Read More]
October 19, 2022
Ellwood City Receives Nearly $6 Million in PENNVEST Funding
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $6 million in funding to the Borough of Ellwood City to make improvements to its existing sewer infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
August 30, 2022
September is Hunger Action Month
The nation’s largest charitable food organization, Feeding America, recognizes each September as Hunger Action Month in communities across the country, and we’re doing that here in Pennsylvania as well. [Read More]
July 20, 2022
Midland Borough Receives Nearly $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $944,000 in funding to the Borough of Midland to make improvements to its existing stormwater management infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
July 8, 2022
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
July 8, 2022
Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to make necessary updates to Pennsylvania’s Very Small Meat Processor Federal Inspection Reimbursement Grant Program has been signed into law. [Read More]
June 20, 2022
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): [Read More]