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Sen. Vogel, Jr. Addresses Livestock Health Concerns During Department of Agriculture Budget Hearing
March 28, 2023

Sen. Vogel, Jr. Addresses Livestock Health Concerns During Department of Agriculture Budget Hearing

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, touched upon the struggles farmers are seeing with livestock sales following the East Palestine train derailment and potential testing of livestock tissues and crops while questioning Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Russell Redding during today’s hearing by the Senate Appropriations Committee.   [Read More]

Vogel Announces $5.3 Million in Grants for Community Improvement Projects in 47th Senate District
March 16, 2023

Vogel Announces $5.3 Million in Grants for Community Improvement Projects in 47th Senate District

State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced the approval of more than $5 million in state funding for community improvement projects across the 47th Senate District.  [Read More]

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March 7, 2023

Vogel: Much Work Remains on Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Plan

State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) issued the following statement on the 2023-24 state budget plan announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro today:  [Read More]

Vogel: Agreement Between Vistra and Energy Harbor Good News for Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station
March 6, 2023

Vogel: Agreement Between Vistra and Energy Harbor Good News for Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station

The agreement announced by Vistra Corp. and Energy Harbor Corp., owner of Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station, should be good news for keeping the plant open and workers on the job, state Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) said today.  [Read More]

Vogel, Bartolotta: Health Resource Center in Darlington Open to Assist Residents with Health Concerns Following Derailment
February 28, 2023

Vogel, Bartolotta: Health Resource Center in Darlington Open to Assist Residents with Health Concerns Following Derailment

Residents of Beaver and Lawrence counties who have health concerns following the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio can now receive assistance at the Health Resource Center in Darlington Township, Beaver County, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) said today.  [Read More]

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s Statement on Ohio Train Derailment
February 15, 2023

Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.’s Statement on Ohio Train Derailment

State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) issued the following statement on the recent train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border:  [Read More]

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus
February 2, 2023

Vogel, Kinkead to co-chair bipartisan, bicameral Hunger Caucus

State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr., R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, announced today that he will once again serve as co-chair of the Legislative Hunger Caucus and will be joined by Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, as the House co-chair for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Sen. Vogel to Again Chair Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
January 6, 2023

Sen. Vogel to Again Chair Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) today appointed Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to several standing Senate committees for the 2022-23 Legislative Session.  [Read More]

Grant Awarded to Cranberry Township for Route 19 Traffic Signal Upgrade
January 5, 2023

Grant Awarded to Cranberry Township for Route 19 Traffic Signal Upgrade

Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) announced Cranberry Township, Butler County, will receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to improve traffic safety on local roadways.  [Read More]

Keystone Communities Program Grants Awarded to Beaver, Lawrence Communities
December 20, 2022

Keystone Communities Program Grants Awarded to Beaver, Lawrence Communities

State Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) announced four communities in Beaver and Lawrence counties will benefit from grants awarded through the Keystone Communities Program.  [Read More]

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