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]
State-Related Universities Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel asked Penn State President Eric Barron about funding for agriculture research programs at his university. [Read More]
Department of Aging Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel quizzed Acting Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne on the impact of the closure of more than 100 senior centers across the state. [Read More]
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]