Legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members and veterans is headed to Governor Corbett’s desk for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
Legislators from both parties in the House and Senate joined to extend condolences to the family of Bell Acres Police Chief Brian Brown, who passed away on September 7. [Read More]
The Senate continued its work strengthening Pennsylvania’s child protection laws, passing five more bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting children from abuse. [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]
If you drive by the fountain at the eastern end of the State Capitol Complex over the next few weeks you may be surprised to see that the water is pink. [Read More]
The Senate approved a series of bills to provide sweeping improvements to Pennsylvania's child protection laws on Wednesday: [Read More]
The Senate approved House Bill 108, legislation reauthorizing and extending the life of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through December 31, 2015 on Wednesday. The bill returns to the House of Representatives for concurrence on Senate amendments. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $250,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
The top dairy cattle from across the nation will be on display during an upcoming weeklong show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, according to Senator Elder Vogel, a dairy farmer and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Five volunteer fire companies in Beaver and Lawrence counties were recently awarded state grants for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
