E-news Updates – April 13, 2023
In this Update: Highlights in the 47th Farmers, Help PA Claim Federal Funding Join Us for Our Kids Extravaganza on May 13! The USDA Needs to Include 2% and Whole Milk in Child Nutrition Programs Senate Concludes State Budget Hearings State Grant Deadline is May 1 for PA College Students PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grant […] [Read More]
Vogel, Rimer Family to Hold Road Dedication for Army Sgt. Joshua Rimer
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will join the Rimer family for the dedication of a portion of Harvey Run Road, honoring the life of Sgt. Joshua James Rimer on Saturday, April 15, at 3 p.m., at the Pine Run Volunteer Fire Department, 1395 Harvey Run Road in Freedom. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: PennDOT, Part 1
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary of Transportation Michael Carroll. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Health
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. [Read More]
Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Commission Receives Local Government Excellence Award
The Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Commission has been awarded a 2023 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence, announced Sens. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Reps. Stephenie Scialabba (R-12) and Aaron Bernstine (R-8). [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services, Part 2
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary of Human Services Valerie Arkoosh. [Read More]
Vogel’s 12th Annual Kids Extravaganza to be Held on May 13
In a continued effort to promote beneficial family services, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his 12th Annual Kids Extravaganza on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services, Part 1
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary of Human Services Valerie Arkoosh. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and PA Parole Board Chairman Ted Johnson. [Read More]
Vogel Submits Letter to USDA Urging for Inclusion of 2% and Whole Milk in Child Nutrition Programs
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), with the support of a majority of the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus, submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging for the inclusion of 2% and whole milk in its recently proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guideline for Americans. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development
Senator Elder Vogel questions Acting DCED Secretary Rick Siger. [Read More]
Vogel, Jr. to Host Veterans Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on April 13
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 April 13, 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]