February 24, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: State Police
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting State Police Commissioner George Bivens during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the PA State Police. [Read More]
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February 20, 2026
Vogel Hosting Elder Scams & Prevention Seminar on March 9
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced his office will be hosting an Elder Scams & Prevention seminar Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m., at the Cranberry Township Senior Center, 2525 Rochester Rd. in Cranberry Township. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]