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]
Midland Borough Receives Nearly $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $944,000 in funding to the Borough of Midland to make improvements to its existing stormwater management infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to make necessary updates to Pennsylvania’s Very Small Meat Processor Federal Inspection Reimbursement Grant Program has been signed into law. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1289
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): [Read More]
Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill
Pennsylvania’s enforcement of its dog laws is, and for several years has been, in trouble, and legislation newly introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) is focused on fixing the problems. [Read More]
Historic Preservation Grant Awarded for New Brighton’s Irish-Townsend House
The New Brighton Historical Society has received a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to continue its efforts to restore an historic Beaver County property to its original splendor, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Tuesday Ceremony Marks Capitol Hunger Garden Opening for 12th Season
Deputy Senate President Pro Tempore Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) was joined by members of the General Assembly and hunger awareness advocates on Tuesday, June 7, for a ceremony to mark the 12th season opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden. [Read More]
Opening Ceremony of the PA Capitol Hunger Garden
PA Capitol Hunger Garden Caucus | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 9 a.m. [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee reported out two bills during a voting meeting held Tuesday in the state Capitol, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation: [Read More]