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Dear Friend, I am pleased to present my electronic newsletter. These e-newsletters enable me to provide information about issues, events and activities in Harrisburg and around the 47th Senatorial District to you in a timely manner while saving postage costs. If you find this e-newsletter useful, I invite you to visit my website www.senatoreldervogel.com for more information about your state government. If you do not wish to receive these e-newsletters, please click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of the page. Sincerely, Elder Vogel Jr.
May 28, 2019Thank you to everyone who came out to our 10th annual kids expo! It was one of the best turnouts and most eventful expos we have hosted! These three lucky kids got the opportunity to pie me in the face because they brought food donations for our friends at Faith Restorations. They all had very good aim! Pennsylvania Economy Growing StrongerWith the upcoming budget talks I want to take an opportunity to give an update on our plans moving forward. The Pennsylvania economy is on the upswing, in large part due to a responsible budget advocated by the Senate Republicans. Because of my efforts to stop tax increases and responsibly allocate your hard earned money we find ourselves in a better financial position than we have been in over a decade. Our recent economic news has been encouraging to say the least. Here are some of the great turns our state has made:
During the recession, Pennsylvania was one of the only states in the nation that did not raise broad-based taxes, such as the Sales Tax and the Personal Income Tax. Instead, we did what any responsible family would do when facing challenging economic circumstances – we made hard decisions on spending and tightened our belt. Over the past 10 years, Senate Republicans have helped trim more than $4 billion from budgets proposed by the Governor. Nearly $1.2 billion in excess spending was cut from Governor Wolf’s budget proposals alone. Spending increases over the last 10 years have been below the rate of inflation. Instead of raising taxes, Senate Republicans passed budgets – often without the Governor’s signature – that forced state government to live within its means. Moving forward, we remain committed to holding the line on spending and fighting back against proposed tax increases, just as we have over the past four years. We will continue to update during the upcoming budget talks so stay tuned to our E-news for more information. We want to thank Ready Yourself Youth Ranch for agreeing to bring along a few horses for the children to meet and interact with. Anyone looking to see what Ready Yourself Youth Ranch is all about can click here to visit their website. Fire and EMS Act 13 GrantsFire companies, rescue companies and EMS in the 40 counties with unconventional gas well drilling, and those that directly border them, can apply now for Act 13 grants to help pay for training, certification, and specialized equipment. Important dates include:
The deadline to apply is July 24. Details and applications can be found by clicking here. Fish for Free DayThe next “Fish for Free Day” of 2019 is set for July 4th. No fishing license required, but all other regulations apply. First-timers can contact the Fishing Tackle Loaner Program to borrow a rod, reel and tackle box. It’s a great way to introduce the family to the joys of fishing along a Pennsylvania waterway. For more information on Fish for Free Day, please click here to visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission webpage. PUC tips for moversMay marks the start of the busiest household moving season. The PA Public Utility Commission has tips for hiring a licensed mover, including your rights and responsibilities, how to file a complaint, etc. Household goods movers operating within Pennsylvania are required to be licensed by the Public Utility Commission and must maintain adequate levels of insurance coverage and charge fees approved by the PUC. One tip: check delivered items for missing or damaged goods prior to signing the delivery receipt. For more information and a list of active movers in PA, please click here to visit the PUC webpage. Another thank you to the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society for bringing along a beautiful train set and taking the time to tell the kids all about it! National Senior Health and Fitness DayWednesday, May 29th is National Senior Health & Fitness Day, a time to highlight the benefits of keeping active as we age. Area Agencies on Aging, Adult Day Centers, and Senior Community Centers can connect older residents with recreation as well as health and wellness programs. Find local programs by clicking here.
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