Vogel Disappointed with Penn National Drop of Lawrence Racino Project
Senator Elder Vogel issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by Penn National Gaming of its intention to withdraw its support for the proposed Lawrence Downs Casino and Racing Resort project. [Read More]
Department of Labor and Industry Budget Hearing
Senator Elder Vogel asked Acting Secretary of Labor & Industry Kathy Manderino about efforts to stop prison inmates from receiving unemployment compensation and updates to the state uniform construction code. [Read More]
Department of Education Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel discussed public-private partnerships and state support for career and technical programs in Pennsylvania’s schools with Acting Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I participated in the second week of public hearings on Governor Wolf’s proposed state budget for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. [Read More]
DCED Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Acting DCED Secretary Dennis Davin Keystone about state funding for home accessibility, reductions in support for tourism promotion, and the impact of the film industry in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Department of Human Services Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Acting Human Services Secretary Ted Dallas about accountability measures for county block grants, the impact of Governor Wolf’s proposed sales tax expansion on home care services, and the heroin epidemic in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Department of Corrections Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Corrections Secretary John Wetzel about education and training programs and capacity issues in state correctional institutions. [Read More]
PA Liquor Control Board Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked representatives from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for an update on Tavern Gaming Licenses and if the PLCB has adopted a gift ban. [Read More]
Department of Corrections Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Corrections Secretary John Wetzel about education and training programs and capacity issues in state correctional institutions. [Read More]
Department of Environmental Protection Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Acting DEP Secretary John Quigley for an update on the permit application submitted by FirstEnergy’s Bruce Mansfield Power Station in Beaver County and to state the Wolf Administration’s position on coal-fired power plants. [Read More]