Lawrence Co. Legislators Following Jameson Health Developments
As Pennsylvania’s legislative delegation representing constituents throughout Lawrence County, it has been the responsibility and priority of Senator Elder Vogel, Rep. Chris Sainato, Rep. Jaret Gibbons and Rep. Parke Wentling to stay attuned to matters surrounding the proposed merger between Jameson Health System and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). [Read More]
Bill Increasing Support for Housing Program Signed Into Law by Governor
Governor Wolf signed into law Wednesday (November 4) a House Bill increasing state support for a program that will promote housing affordability and rehabilitation efforts in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure. [Read More]
Senator Vogel announces winners of the Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. congratulated the winners of his first-ever calendar contest during a meeting with them at his Rochester district office on Thursday October 22nd. [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Industrial Hemp Bill
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel, will consider legislation to allow the growth of industrial hemp during a meeting set for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, in Room 8E-B of the State Capitol East Wing. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senate Sends Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program to Governor
The Senate today gave final approval to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Hails Release of Local Fire Department, Pension Funds
State Senator Elder Vogel lauded today’s announcement (October 19) by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale of the release of $316.5 million in municipal pension and volunteer firefighter relief association funds. [Read More]
Local Housing Improvements Receive Boost from Shale Impact Fee
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $90,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]