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Senator
Elder Vogel, Jr.
Serving the 47th District
Beaver, Butler & Lawrence Counties
Senator
Elder Vogel, Jr.
Serving the 47th District
Beaver, Butler & Lawrence Counties

News Releases

Senator Vogel Encourages Congressman Altmire, Senator Casey, and Senator Specter to Help Prevent the Closing of New Castle Mail Facility
May 6, 2009

Senator Vogel Encourages Congressman Altmire, Senator Casey, and Senator Specter to Help Prevent the Closing of New Castle Mail Facility

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]

Beaver County Projects Receive $17.2M in State Funding
April 20, 2009

Beaver County Projects Receive $17.2M in State Funding

(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 Vogel to Hold Community Meeting on Navigating the Recession
April 15, 2009

Senator Vogel to Hold Community Meeting on Navigating the Recession

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]

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March 31, 2009

Senator Vogel Announces Legislation to Reduce the Size of the Legislature

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]

Senators Pileggi, Vogel to Introduce Senate Rule Addressing Potential Abuse of Non-Profits
March 25, 2009

Senators Pileggi, Vogel to Introduce Senate Rule Addressing Potential Abuse of Non-Profits

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 Vogel Announces Legislation Preventing Department of Agriculture from Citing Churches and Community Groups
March 23, 2009

Senator Vogel Announces Legislation Preventing Department of Agriculture from Citing Churches and Community Groups

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. Delivers Annual Lincoln Day Address on Floor of Senate
February 10, 2009

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. Delivers Annual Lincoln Day Address on Floor of Senate

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]

Freedom Borough Receives $980,000 in State Funding
January 26, 2009

Freedom Borough Receives $980,000 in State Funding

The Freedom Borough Conveyance Collection Authority (FBCCA) will receive $980,000.00 in state funding to upgrade its sewer system, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr., (R-47).  [Read More]

Energy Efficiency Grants for Small Business Available
January 21, 2009

Energy Efficiency Grants for Small Business Available

Small businesses looking for help in implementing projects to trim energy costs and reduce pollution can now apply for state grants of up to $25,000, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47).   [Read More]

Firefighters/EMS Can File for $100 Income Tax Credit
January 20, 2009

Firefighters/EMS Can File for $100 Income Tax Credit

Volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel can now apply for a new state income tax credit of up to $100, according to Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47).   [Read More]

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