October 19, 2023
Public hearing to discuss crop damage with the PFB and PGC
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
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October 6, 2023
Vogel Announces Over $3 Million in Park Project Grants for Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties
Several communities in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties will soon benefit from the $3.3 million in grant funding for park and recreation projects awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
September 20, 2023
Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, stood with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh; Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward (R-39); and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), as they shed light on the reality of food insecurity and how it impacts Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
August 10, 2023
2023 Federal Farm Bill at the Center of Discussion During Joint Senate and House Agriculture Committees’ Informational Meeting
In the midst of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days and with federal negotiations underway regarding the 2023 Farm Bill, members of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees joined for an informational meeting yesterday to discuss with stakeholders the potential impacts the impending legislation will have on Pennsylvania. [Read More]
July 27, 2023
Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on August 10
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that John Adams from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
June 30, 2023
Vogel: 2023-24 State Budget Champions Investments in Education, PA Jobs, and Community Health and Safety
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement in response to the Senate passage of the state budget bill, House Bill 611: [Read More]
June 5, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 746, HB 156 and HB 157
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol [Read More]
May 31, 2023
Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on June 8
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Robert Lee from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
May 9, 2023
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary
Today, Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), majority chair; and Judy Schwank (D-11), minority chair; and members of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee gave a unanimous, favorable recommendation for Russell Redding to serve as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. [Read More]
May 2, 2023
Vogel, Kinkead Host Opening Ceremony for the 13th Season of the Capitol Hunger Garden
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus, gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden for its 13th annual opening season which will supply fresh produce to those in need through the Downtown Daily Bread in Harrisburg. [Read More]