Today the State Senate approved a spending plan for fiscal year 2017-18 that holds the line on spending, increases funding for education, and funds core responsibilities of state government. [Read More]
The State Senate today approved a resolution introduced by Senator Elder Vogel Jr. rescinding the state’s authorization to sell the former New Castle Youth Development Center (YDC) in Shenango Township, Lawrence County. [Read More]
Senator Vogel announced today that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. [Read More]
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program deadline for older adults and residents with disabilities to apply for rebates of rent and property taxes paid in 2016 has been extended to December 31, 2017, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. [Read More]
Today (June 5) the Senate approved legislation reforming Pennsylvania’s two largest public pension systems, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). [Read More]
Senator Vogel announced today that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. [Read More]
“It is encouraging to hear a budget address that does not include calls for massive increases in broad-based tax increases. [Read More]
The New Castle Sanitation Authority was today (January 25) awarded an $11 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to provide sewage service in Shenango Township, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will serve on six Senate Standing Committees for the 2017-18 Legislative Session. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. took his oath of office and was sworn-in as Senator for the 47th Senate District today (January 3) at the State Capitol. [Read More]
