Department of Health Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Acting Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy about naloxone distribution strategies as well as the Governor’s proposed health study for communities near unconventional wells. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I participated in the first week of public hearings on Governor Wolf’s proposed state budget for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. [Read More]
State System of Higher Education Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked State System of Higher Education Chancellor Frank Brogan whether the system’s colleges are preparing students to work in the natural gas industry. [Read More]
Beaver, Lawrence Historic Groups Receive State Grants
Historic preservation groups in Beaver and Lawrence counties were each recently awarded $4,000 state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Gaming Control Board Budget Hearing
Senator Elder Vogel asked Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Chairman William Ryan to provide an update on the proposed Lawrence County racetrack and casino and whether gaming has had an impact on wagering on horse racing. [Read More]
Drug and Alcohol Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel questioned Secretary of Drug & Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis about efforts to prevent heroin overdose deaths. [Read More]
State Police/Homeland Security Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Acting State Police Commissioner Marcus Brown about the new Ford Interceptor vehicles, the potential for radar use by local municipalities, and State Police duties in casinos. [Read More]
Auditor General Budget Hearing
Senator Elder Vogel asked Auditor General Eugene DePasquale about the frequency of state audits for public school districts and charter schools and the problems found during those audits. [Read More]
Treasury Department Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Deputy State Treasurer Christopher Craig about the procedures used by state’s unclaimed property program and the costs incurred to find claimants. He also asked about tax anticipation notes and the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program. [Read More]
Attorney General Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel questioned Attorney General Kathleen Kane about the state’s actions to combat illegal drugs and her refusal to defend a state law that protects the rights of gun owners against local ordinances. [Read More]