News Releases Archives - Senator Vogel

April 18, 2024

Vogel Announces Over $20 million in Investments Awarded in Beaver and Butler Counties to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Beaver County) is being awarded over $4.2 million and Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. (Butler County) is being awarded over $16.6 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]

April 8, 2024

Area Seniors Can Pre-Register for Vogel’s New Butler County Senior Expo on June 7

In addition to his Beaver County Senior Expo, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will now be hosting another senior expo in Butler County, which will be Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Discovery Church, 170 Scharberry Lane in Mars. [Read More]

March 26, 2024

Vogel Announces $1.2 Million in Multimodal Grants for Beaver and Butler Counties

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced over $1.2 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund state grants will be awarded to municipalities in Beaver and Butler counties. [Read More]

March 18, 2024

Vogel Announces $731,870 in State and Federal Grants for City of Aliquippa and Ambridge Area School District

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced the City of Aliquippa has received a $148,500 Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) state grant administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and Ambridge Area School District received a $583,370 federal Stronger Connections Grant (SCG). [Read More]

March 15, 2024

Pre-Register Now for Vogel’s 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. [Read More]

February 21, 2024

Rothman and Vogel Introduce Bills to Address Crop Damage, Expand Hunting Opportunities

In response to sustained, documented increases in agricultural crop damage as well as calls from sportsmen to open up more hunting opportunities, Sens. Greg Rothman (R-34) and Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) introduced a package of four bills aimed at addressing both issues. [Read More]

February 6, 2024

Vogel: Gov. Shapiro’s Record-Spending Budget Proposal Puts PA in a Difficult Position for the Future

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget address: [Read More]

January 17, 2024

Vogel Announces More Than $730,000 for Community Improvement Projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced more than $730,000 in state grants have been awarded for seven community improvement projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. [Read More]

December 21, 2023

Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on January 5

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205 in Cranberry Township. [Read More]

December 19, 2023

Vogel Announces Over $10 Million for Water Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced over $10 million in state grants have been awarded for 28 water infrastructure, arts and culture projects in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties. [Read More]