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Senator Vogel to Collect Food for Local Salvation Armies
February 11, 2016

Senator Vogel to Collect Food for Local Salvation Armies

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced that he will be collecting non-perishable food for area Salvation Armies at his Rochester and New Castle District Offices. The deadline to donate the non-perishable food items is March 21.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
February 11, 2016

Harrisburg Happenings

A report on the Legislative Session Week of February 8, 2016 By Senator Elder Vogel 47th Senatorial District Wolf Budget Again Calls for Massive Tax Hikes, Spending Increase It was déjà vu all over again on Tuesday as for the second straight year, Governor Wolf unveiled a state budget with massive tax increases, unsustainable spending […]  [Read More]

Lawmakers rip budget (Butler Eagle)
February 11, 2016

Lawmakers rip budget (Butler Eagle)

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Horse Racing Industry Measure Headed to Governor
February 10, 2016

Horse Racing Industry Measure Headed to Governor

The Senate today (February 10) gave final approval to a bill that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Ag Committee Holds Hearing on Fireworks Bill
February 10, 2016

Ag Committee Holds Hearing on Fireworks Bill

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today (February 10) held a public hearing on a bill that would legalize the sale of fireworks in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Bill would give fireworks lovers in Pennsylvania the freedom to shop local (Beaver County Times)
February 10, 2016

Bill would give fireworks lovers in Pennsylvania the freedom to shop local (Beaver County Times)

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Op Ed: Vogel wants to end auto emissions program (Beaver County Times)
February 9, 2016

Op Ed: Vogel wants to end auto emissions program (Beaver County Times)

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Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget and sharp words leave Republican legislators fuming (Beaver County Times)
February 9, 2016

Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget and sharp words leave Republican legislators fuming (Beaver County Times)

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Media Advisory – Committee to Hold Hearing on Fireworks Bill
February 5, 2016

Media Advisory – Committee to Hold Hearing on Fireworks Bill

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 10, to gather testimony on a bill that would permit the sale of fireworks to Pennsylvania residents, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). Listen  [Read More]

Senate Bill 1055
February 5, 2016

Senate Bill 1055

Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee – February 10, 2016 Listen    [Read More]

Senator Vogel Seeking Ideas for Saving Tax Dollars
February 4, 2016

Senator Vogel Seeking Ideas for Saving Tax Dollars

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) has launched a webpage, SenatorElderVogel.com/Save-PA, where taxpayers can offer their suggestions to cut state spending as an alternative to Governor Wolf’s tax increases.  [Read More]

Old Economy museum’s history celebrated in Ambridge
February 4, 2016

Old Economy museum’s history celebrated in Ambridge

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