Vogel, Schwank Urge the PA Milk Marketing Board to Extend the Over-Order Premium Ahead of Its June 7 Meeting
Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11) provided the following statements urging the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (MMB) to extend the Over-Order Premium during their June 7 public meeting. [Read More]
E-news Updates – May 11, 2023
In this Update: Highlights in the 47th Join Us for Our Kid’s Extravaganza This Saturday! Offices Closed for Primary Election Day, May 16 Senate Confirms Russell Redding as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary Celebrating Mother’s Day Recognizing Police Officers’ Memorial Day Senate Acts to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Taxpayers and Job Creators Senate Approves Measure […] [Read More]
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary
Today, Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), majority chair; and Judy Schwank (D-11), minority chair; and members of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee gave a unanimous, favorable recommendation for Russell Redding to serve as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 152, SB 277 and SB 694; and confirmation of Secretary Russell Redding of Department of Agriculture
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol Building [Read More]
Vogel to Host 12th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza on May 13
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his 12th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca. [Read More]
Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on May 11
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Bengoa-Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
Vogel, Kinkead Host Opening Ceremony for the 13th Season of the Capitol Hunger Garden
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus, gathered at the Capitol Hunger Garden for its 13th annual opening season which will supply fresh produce to those in need through the Downtown Daily Bread in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Vogel, Bernstine, Marshall, Matzie Announce Dual Credit Grant Program Funds for Several Area School Districts
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-8), Jim Marshall (R-14), and Robert Matzie (D-16), announced $185,060 in Dual Credit Grant Program funds was awarded by the Department of Education to various school districts in Beaver and Lawrence counties to help encourage students to get a jumpstart on their college education. [Read More]
Opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden for 2023
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. hosts the opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden for 2023. Senator Vogel is the chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 28, 2023
In this Update: Highlights in the 47th Opening an In-Depth Conversation Concerning PA’s Over-Order Premium for Class I Milk Celebrating Conservation District Week in Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Protect Newborns Increasing Accountability and Disaster Response Capability Senate Votes to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation Broadband Grant Program Opens May 10 Register to Vote by […] [Read More]
Vogel, Schwank, Agriculture Representatives Discuss the Future of the PA Over Order Premium
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Minority Chairwoman Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), held a public hearing today to open an in-depth discussion about the state’s Over Order Premium on Class I milk and what the future of that premium could look like. [Read More]
TUESDAY: Vogel to Hold Committee Hearing on Milk Over-Order Premium
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, will be holding a committee hearing on the over order premium on Class 1 milk in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building, 401 North St., Harrisburg. [Read More]