Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel questions Budget Secretary Randy Albright about the impact of Governor Wolf’s proposed severance tax on the growing gas industry and on communities in western Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Independent Fiscal Office Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel questions Independent Fiscal Office Director Matthew Knittel about the revenues raised by the Governor’s proposed severance tax. [Read More]
General Services Budget Hearing
During a budget hearing with the Department of General Services, Senator Vogel asked Secretary Curt Topper about the potential allocation of money raised by the sale of surplus state-owned farmland to support the Department of Agriculture. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
Beginning with Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address on Tuesday, the Senate begins the extensive process leading to the finalization of a state budget for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year, which runs from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. [Read More]
Farm Bureau Day
During session, Senator Vogel offers a resolution recognizing Farm Bureau Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Issues Statement on 2015-16 Budget Proposal
Senator Elder Vogel issued the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 state budget proposed by Governor Wolf during a joint session of the General Assembly today [Read More]
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]