May 9, 2012
Senator Vogel Applauds Senate Passage of Budget
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan budget today that increases funding for important line items, according to State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
News Releases
May 2, 2012
UPMC, Highmark Announce Contract Extension
Governor Corbett announced today an agreement by UPMC and Highmark to extend their current contract until the end of 2014, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. [Read More]
April 25, 2012
Mahoning Township receives $7.55 million state grant
A major sewer project supporting a proposed resort hotel, indoor water park, and the proposed racetrack and casino in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, will receive $7,556,690 in state funding, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
April 4, 2012
Senator Vogel Applauds House Passage of Bill Reducing the Size of the Legislature
Senator Vogel released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 153, which reduces the number of members in the House of Representatives from 203 to 153 and the Senate from 50 to 38: [Read More]
March 28, 2012
Ag Equipment and Euthanasia Bills Passed by the Senate
State Senator Elder Vogel announced today that the Senate has passed Senate Bills 1169 and 1329. The bills will now move to the House of Representatives for further consideration. [Read More]
March 12, 2012
Statement by Senator Elder Vogel on the Shell Chemical Corporation Announcement
Senator Elder Vogel of Beaver County released the following statement on Shell Chemical Corporation's announcement today: [Read More]
March 7, 2012
Legislation Repealing Costly Fuel Mandates Passes Senate
Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) today announced that legislation he introduced with Senator Tim Solobay (D-46) designed to make gasoline cheaper for Pennsylvanians and has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives. [Read More]
March 6, 2012
Senate Approves Pileggi-Vogel Rule to Govern Senators’ Service on Nonprofit Boards
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) to establish a strong new rule governing Senators who serve on the boards of nonprofit organizations which receive state funds was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
March 5, 2012
New Pileggi-Vogel Senate Rule Change Designed to Stop Legislative Abuse
Senator Vogel announced today that a new Senate rule governing affiliations with non-profit entities by Senate members was adopted unanimously in the Senate Rules Committee. [Read More]
February 23, 2012
Senator Vogel Announces Railroad Grant for Aliquippa Industrial Park
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that the Aliquippa Ohio River Railroad will receive $490,000 to rehabilitate and make improvements to a portion of the railroad in the Aliquippa Industrial Park. [Read More]