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]
SENATOR VOGEL RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Senator Elder Vogel will serve as a member of five Senate Committees in addition to his chairmanship of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the 2015-16 Legislative Session. Senator Vogel will serve on the Appropriations, Banking & Insurance, Communications & Technology, Environmental Resources & Energy, and Local Government committees. [Read More]
Local Company Receives $375,000 State Grant
A Beaver County business was awarded a state Natural Gas Energy Development program grant, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Beemac Trucking LLC was awarded a $375,000 grant to purchase 15 trucks fueled by compressed natural gas. [Read More]