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]
Meeting to consider SB 1236 and SB 1237
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | May 24, 2022 | 12:30 p.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Enews Update – May 19, 2022
In this Update: Help Available for Historical Records Care Tips for Cars and Motorcycles Sharing the Road Watching the Development of the Capital’s Young Peregrine Falcons Lowering Your Risk of Skin Cancer Honoring the Work of EMS Personnel Help Available for Historical Records Care Area historical societies, libraries and other records repositories can apply now […] [Read More]