Vogel Named 2022 Rural Health Legislator of the Year
In recognition of his exemplary contributions to rural health in Pennsylvania, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) has been named the 2022 Rural Health Legislator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. [Read More]
Beaver, Butler County Projects Receive a Combined Total in Excess of $7.2 Million
Four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, with a combined total of $7.225 million, have been awarded to projects in Beaver and Butler counties, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) and state Rep. Rob Matzie (D-16). [Read More]
Brooks, Vogel Announce $3.5 Million Grant to Create Local Jobs at Steelite
Sens. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Elder Vogel (R-47) announced a $3.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to facilitate the expansion of the Steelite International facility, which will contribute to the economic strengths of Neshannock Township, the City of New Castle and surrounding areas. [Read More]
Sens. Vogel, Schwank Send Letter to Milk Marketing Board Voicing Opposition to House Bill 224
Today, state Sens. Elder Vogel (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), the chairs of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) expressing their concerns about House Bill 224. [Read More]
Ellwood City Receives Nearly $6 Million in PENNVEST Funding
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $6 million in funding to the Borough of Ellwood City to make improvements to its existing sewer infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Tuesday Event to Highlight Hunger Garden 12th Season, Hunger Action Month Food Drive Results
Deputy Senate President Pro Tempore Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) will be joined by hunger awareness advocates on Tuesday, Oct. 18, for an event to highlight the harvest from the 12th season of the Capitol Hunger Garden as well as the results of the Hunger Action Month Food Drive. [Read More]
Enews Updates – October 13, 2022
In this Update: Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 24 Protecting Yourself from Cybercriminals Families Can Begin Applying Now for 2023-24 College Aid Schools have Until Friday to Apply for Farm-to-School Grants Statewide Litter Clean-up Efforts Underway Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 24 Monday, Oct. 24 is the last day to register for the Nov. 8 […] [Read More]
More than $318,000 in Grant Funding Distributed to Area Outdoor Recreation Projects
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded more than $318,000 in Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grants to two projects located in Beaver and Lawrence counties, Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) announced Tuesday. [Read More]
September is Hunger Action Month
The nation’s largest charitable food organization, Feeding America, recognizes each September as Hunger Action Month in communities across the country, and we’re doing that here in Pennsylvania as well. [Read More]
Enews Updates – August 11, 2022
In this Update: Employers Applaud Action to Expand Jobs in PA Grants Available for Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Game Commission Seeks Help Counting Wild Turkeys Application Period Open for Rail Freight Assistance Programs Farmers Markets Mean Fresh, Regional Produce Employers Applaud Action to Expand Jobs in PA Job creators are taking note of […] [Read More]
Informational Meeting on Enhancing Meat Processing Opportunities in PA
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Red Barn Annex, Ag Progress Days [Read More]
Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The application period for the Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program opened today at 8 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2022, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]