December 24, 2013
“Hoop house” bill signed into law by the Governor
Governor Corbett signed into law (December 23) a measure introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that removes an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
News Releases
December 23, 2013
Local redevelopment efforts receive $3.7 million state boost
Two Beaver County projects were awarded Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants totaling $3.7 million today (December 23), according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
December 20, 2013
Senator Vogel moving to new office in New Castle
As part of his effort to make state services more accessible to the people of the 47th Senatorial District, Senator Elder Vogel is moving his New Castle office. [Read More]
December 19, 2013
Senator Vogel applauds House actions to reduce General Assembly
Senator Elder Vogel applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of two bills Tuesday (December 17) that would reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. [Read More]
December 12, 2013
“Hoop house” bill sent to Governor
The Senate concurred Wednesday (December 11) on House amendments to legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will remove an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
December 12, 2013
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that the Senate concurred Wednesday on House amendments to legislation I introduced that will remove an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
December 10, 2013
Senate approves bill targeting human trafficking
The Senate today approved Senate Bill 75, legislation that aims to help law enforcement arrest and prosecute human traffickers, according to Senator Elder Vogel, a co-sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
December 6, 2013
Historic Preservation and Construction Grant applications now accepted
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for Keystone Historic Preservation Project and Construction Grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
December 4, 2013
Harrisburg Happenings
In April the Senate passed legislation I introduced that would provide a tax break for Pennsylvania farmers. Senate Bill 638 would ensure that high tunnel greenhouses are not considered permanent structures and categorized as real estate for tax purposes. [Read More]
December 4, 2013
Local recreation projects receive $166,200 in state grants
Two Beaver County municipalities were selected to receive Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP) Key 93 grants totaling $166,200 for recreation projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]