Legislation eliminating a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians received final legislative approval Wednesday (May 7) and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Beaver County, New Castle and Vanport Township (Beaver County) will receive grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to support their recycling efforts, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
I am pleased to report that the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312 on Monday. [Read More]
The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will amend state law to bring Pennsylvania’s school bus laws in line with 45 other states and allow school districts and school bus contractors to choose the most appropriate vehicles based on their needs. [Read More]
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000 to four recipients in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
The state Department of General Services recently announced the dates for its annual spring heavy equipment auction, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded Municipal Assistance Grants to Lawrence and Butler counties to update their comprehensive plans, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Beaver and Lawrence counties will receive state grants totaling more than $81,657 to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus (WNV), according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that would impose an absolute ban on legislators accepting cash gifts from lobbyists, principals, consultants and others who seek to influence the legislative process. [Read More]
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday (April 2) designed to eliminate an unnecessary regulatory burden on Pennsylvania’s farmers, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
