E-news Updates – February 8, 2026
In this Update: Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Spends Too Much Senate Approves Measure to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use in PA Schools Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Expos! Celebrating National FFA Week in Harrisburg Highlights in the 47th 2026 Adult Trout Stocking Schedule Available Grants to Help Preserve History Ahead of America’s 250th Career and […] [Read More]
Vogel: We Will Be Focused on Advancing Policies to Improve PA’s Fiscal Health and Bolster Its Future
Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion dollar budget proposal, which increases spending by 5.4% and would risk potential future tax increases on Pennsylvania taxpayers, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement: [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 30, 2026
Join Us for Our Upcoming Elder Abuse Seminar My office is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General to offer an elder abuse seminar on Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at the Center at the Mall, 284 Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. Representatives from the state attorney general’s office will be covering […] [Read More]
Vogel Hosting Elder Abuse Seminar on Feb. 6
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced his office will be hosting an elder abuse seminar on Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at Center at the Mall, 284 Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. [Read More]
News for Veterans – January 2026
In this Update: Expanding Eligibility for Free and Reduced Disabled Veterans Hunting Licenses Ensuring Access to Veterans Assistance Programs Across Pennsylvania More Disabled Pennsylvanians Now Eligible for PA ABLE Savings Accounts Assisting Veterans with Financial Literacy YMCA Veterans Pathway Program Expanding Eligibility for Free and Reduced Disabled Veterans Hunting Licenses Legislation passed unanimously by the […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 25, 2026
In this Update: Returning Whole Milk to Schools 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Recap $5.6 Million in State Grants Coming to Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties Welcoming Vitalia Wood Fired Oven to Butler County Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest PA Department of Revenue Job Openings Take Part in the Wild Turkey Sighting Survey […] [Read More]
Vogel Announces More than $5.6 Million in State Grants Addressing Roadway and Sewer Infrastructure in the 47th District
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced more than $5.6 million in state grant funding to support roadway and sewer infrastructure projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, which was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
PA State Lawmakers and Agriculture Leaders Applaud the Signing of Federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
State Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), and Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Dan Moul (R-91), joined by Pennsylvania agriculture leaders, applaud the signing of the federal Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act as well as Congressman Glenn Thompson’s advocacy and dedication to get this legislation to the finish line. [Read More]
Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing Examines the Impacts of PA Farmer Mental Health Crisis
The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered at the PA Farm Show today to hear testimony from agriculture industry leaders about the mental health crisis facing many Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 11, 2026
In this Update: Food, Fun and Farming: PA Farm Show Set for Jan. 10-17 2025 Review: Reform Measures Targeting Fraud, Waste and Inefficiency More Pennsylvanians Now Eligible for PA ABLE Savings Accounts Jan. 31 Deadline for High School Seniors to Apply for America250PA Scholarships National Human Trafficking Awareness Month Food, Fun and Farming: PA Farm […] [Read More]
Joint public hearing on Cultivating Wellness: Supporting Farmers Through the Mental Health Crisis
Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee | Farm Show Complex, Erie Room, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA [Read More]
Vogel Announces State Grants for Municipal Traffic Light Upgrades in Beaver and Butler Counties
ROCHESTER – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced today several municipalities in Beaver and Butler counties will benefit from nearly $430,000 in state funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go Program, dedicated to enhancing local traffic signals and improving community traffic flow. “Ensuring the safety of our residents and travelers is of the […] [Read More]