April 30, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312 on Monday. [Read More]
News Releases
April 28, 2014
Senate approves Vogel’s school bus length legislation
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]
April 23, 2014
DEP awards 2014 Environmental Education Grants
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]
April 17, 2014
Surplus state heavy equipment set for auction
The state Department of General Services recently announced the dates for its annual spring heavy equipment auction, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
April 17, 2014
Lawrence, Butler counties receive state grants
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]
April 16, 2014
LOCAL COUNTIES RECEIVE $81,657 IN WEST NILE VIRUS GRANTS
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]
April 9, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
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]
April 2, 2014
SENATE APPROVES BILL RESTORING FARM VEHICLE EXEMPTION
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]
April 1, 2014
Senator Vogel encourages residents to “Pick it up” during Earth Month
April is Earth Month and this year’s theme is “Pick it up PA.” [Read More]
March 24, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate, on Wednesday, unanimously approved legislation I introduced to end a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians. [Read More]