February 6, 2019
2019-20 Session Committee Assignments I am honored to have been chosen to serve on five Senate Committees in addition to my chairmanship of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. I will serve as the Vice Chairman of Environmental Resources & Energy Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Banking […] [Read More]
January 18, 2019
January 15, 2019 It was a pleasure to sit down with Secretary Russell Redding and discuss what’s going on in Pennsylvania agriculture during my visit to the annual PA Farm Show. To watch the full video on my website, please click here. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman I am honored to have been reappointed by President […] [Read More]
January 4, 2019
January 4, 2018 The 103rd PA Farm Show runs Jan. 5-12 at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. It includes thousands of exhibits and animal competitions, plus delicious food, providing insight into a $135 billion industry that employs more than a half-million Pennsylvanians. This year‘s theme, “Inspiring Pennsylvania’s Story,” will celebrate […] [Read More]
December 14, 2018
December 10, 2018 I had a wonderful time with the Saxon Club Ellwood City American Legion Post. We enjoyed an awesome Christmas dinner and a great show by Vaughn. Look closely Ellwood folks, you may just know this Elvis! He played a killer Neil Diamond too! Thank you everyone for the Christmas wishes and well […] [Read More]
Applications Now Accepted for Community Safety Grants
Local municipalities, colleges and community groups have until February 7 to apply for state grants to boost safety and reduce violence, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
BUTLER, NEW CASTLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS RECEIVE STATE GRANTS
Two airports serving the 47th Senatorial District were awarded state grants to support capital improvement investments, according to state Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
November 16, 2018
November 13, 2018 Thank you to Community College of Beaver County, WQED Pittsburgh, all of our volunteers and all who attended our annual Veteran’s Breakfast this year. We were treated to special guests this year thanks to WQED, who led an insightful panel discussion on veterans coming home and transitioning back into civilian life. Senate Bill 1092 […] [Read More]
October 31, 2018
It was a pleasure to attend the opening of the 146th annual session of the PA State Grange, where I shared with the attendees a resolution celebrating the Women of the Grange. Thank you for having me! Veterans Breakfast I am honored to again be part of planning the Veterans Salute Breakfast at CCBC on […] [Read More]
October 19, 2018
It was a pleasure to meet with David Felts, a Rochester member of the Sons of the Revolution. Sons of the Revolution is a hereditary society which was founded in 1876 and educates the public about the American Revolution. Recycling Grants County and municipal governments in Beaver and Lawrence County will receive over $1,500,000 in […] [Read More]
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]