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]
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]