Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that on Tuesday the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, which I chair, approved my legislation that would make substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Opens Butler County Satellite Office
As part of his effort to make state services readily accessible to the people of the 47th Senatorial District, state Senator Elder Vogel will operate a “satellite” office in Butler County beginning Thursday, March 5. [Read More]
AG Committee Approves Horse Racing Industry Bill
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today (February 24) approved legislation that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel, committee chairman and prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Senate Bills 201 and 352
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – February 24, 2015 [Read More]
NEW CASTLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RECEIVES $100,000 STATE GRANT
New Castle Municipal Airport was recently awarded a $100,000 state Aviation Transportation Assistance Program grant, according to state Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Small Games of Chance Reporting Requirement Extended to July 1
The Small Games of Chance reporting requirement for clubs with proceeds of $20,000 or more that was previously set for February 1 has been extended to July 1, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Butler County Emergency Responders Receive State Grants
Five Butler County fire and EMS companies in the 47th Senatorial District were recently awarded state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Lawrence County Emergency Responders Receive State Grants
Thirteen Lawrence County fire companies were recently awarded state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Beaver County Emergency Responders Receive State Grants
Forty one Beaver County fire and ambulance companies were recently awarded state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The 2015-16 Legislative Session kicked off this week with the announcement of Senate committee assignments on Monday and the inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday. [Read More]