Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, the Senate approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package on Friday (September 18) and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is reminding area residents that the deadline to submit their pictures for the 2016 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District” calendar contest is September 1. [Read More]
Lancaster Township, Butler County, will receive a $565,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Senator Elder Vogel [Read More]
On Tuesday, the Senate adopted a Resolution I introduced recognizing 2015 as the “Year of Soil in Pennsylvania” as a way to recognize and appreciate our great fortune to have a fertile base that supports a wide range of agricultural activities across our state. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s farmland and open spaces earned him recognition from a statewide organization. [Read More]
Governor Wolf’s recent veto of the state budget means state reimbursement for construction projects by school districts in Beaver and Lawrence counties are put on hold, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Letter from House/Senate Leaders to Governor Wolf [Read More]
I am pleased to report that the Senate approved legislation I introduced that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth on Tuesday. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today (June 30) passed a sweeping budget proposal that would increase funding for K-12 education and human services without raising taxes, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
