October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018 Thank you to everyone who came out to make my Lawrence County Senior Expo a success, I enjoyed talking with all of you. A special thank you to the vendors who provide the useful information to our seniors and make these events so worthwhile! CarFit I am happy to once again sponsor […] [Read More]
Public Hearing on Invasive and Native Species
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | October 2, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018 The Lawrence County Senior Expo will be held this week on Friday September the 21st. I look forward to seeing everyone there! State Grants Awarded The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today approved four separate projects in the 47th Senatorial District to receive state grant funding from various programs. In Beaver County, the […] [Read More]
New Program Offers Financial Assistance to Dairy Industry
A new state program will offer grants totaling $5 million to support Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Telemedicine (Senate Bill 780)
House Professional Licensure Committee hearing on Senate Bill 780. [Read More]
September 5, 2018
Final reminder that this Friday September 7th is my Beaver County Senior Expo. I look forward to seeing everyone there! World War II and Korean War Veteran DC Trip On Thursday October 18th there will be a bus trip to Washington DC offered in part by WesBanco to veterans who served prior to May 15th, 1975. The […] [Read More]
August 24, 2018
August 24, 2018 Pie Night at Big Knob Grange Fair With the 8th Anniversary of the signing of my legislation Senate Bill 828 or the “Pie Bill”, we are offering all former one room school house students a free slice of pie and drink. This event will take place from 8p.m-9p.m at the Big Knob […] [Read More]
August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018 Ag Progress Days Ag Progress Days (APD) is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition to be held August 14-16, 2018. The show is held annually for three days in August, at The Pennsylvania State University’s Research Farms. Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. Sponsored […] [Read More]
July 27, 2018
I had a great time going behind the scenes at McDonald’s in Ellwood City. Thanks to everyone who welcomed and shared with me how McDonald’s contributes to our individual communities and Pennsylvania as a whole. DEP Stormwater Workshop Stormwater runoff pollution is a widespread challenge for communities across Pennsylvania. In an effort to combat this […] [Read More]
Bernstine, Vogel Urge Council to Act on Proposed Changes to Ellwood City Electric
In a letter sent to members of Ellwood City Borough Council Wednesday, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10) and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) urged immediate implementation of proposed changes to Ellwood City Electric to ensure protection and increased transparency for residents. [Read More]
July 13, 2018
July 13, 2018 It was wonderful to see everyone at our Kids Expo on June 30th, we love hosting this event each year! Thank you again to our sponsors and vendors who make sure it is a memorable day. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting applications until July 31 for their 2018 Fresh […] [Read More]
June 29, 2018
June 29, 2018 2018-19 Budget Passed Last week, the Senate approved a fiscally responsible budget, House Bill 2121, which was then signed by Governor Wolf. The budget holds the line on spending, increases funding for education and school safety initiatives, and includes no new taxes. Today we find ourselves on stronger financial footing than in […] [Read More]