Senator Elder Vogel Jr. announced today that while state employees in Beaver and Lawrence Counties may soon start missing their paychecks as a result of the state budget impasse, he is encouraged by conversations with area financial institutions willing to assist state employees who are also lending recipients. [Read More]
The Rochester Borough Sewer and Maintenance Authority will receive $2,295,000 in state funding to upgrade its sewer system, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr., (R-47). [Read More]
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently awarded a $95,040 contract to Hall Industries Inc. of Ellwood City, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. today released copies of letters he has sent to New Castle's federal representatives - Congressman Jason Altmire, Senator Robert Casey Jr., and Senator Arlen Specter, encouraging them to do all they can within their power to prevent the closing of the New Castle Mail Processing Facility by the U.S. Postal Service. [Read More]
(PENNVEST) today (April 20) approved financing totaling $17,266,740 for three Beaver County water and sewer projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will hold an open community meeting with representatives from the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and other state agencies on April 23rd from 6pm-8pm at St. Philomena Catholic Church located at 3908 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls. [Read More]
Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today he has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the size of the Pennsylvania legislature. [Read More]
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) today announced their intention to introduce a new Senate rule designed to address the potential abuse of non-profit organizations highlighted in this week’s grand jury presentment. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today he plans to introduce legislation which will prevent the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture from citing churches and other community booster groups for serving food that was prepared at home. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. delivered the annual Lincoln Day Address on the floor of the Senate today. A Senate tradition, the speech is given by a newly-elected freshman member who is appointed by the President Pro Tempore to honor President Abraham Lincoln. [Read More]
