Senate approves Vogel’s school bus length legislation
The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will amend state law to bring Pennsylvania’s school bus laws in line with 45 other states and allow school districts and school bus contractors to choose the most appropriate vehicles based on their needs. [Read More]
DEP awards 2014 Environmental Education Grants
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000 to four recipients in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Surplus state heavy equipment set for auction
The state Department of General Services recently announced the dates for its annual spring heavy equipment auction, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Lawrence, Butler counties receive state grants
The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded Municipal Assistance Grants to Lawrence and Butler counties to update their comprehensive plans, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
LOCAL COUNTIES RECEIVE $81,657 IN WEST NILE VIRUS GRANTS
Beaver and Lawrence counties will receive state grants totaling more than $81,657 to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus (WNV), according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that would impose an absolute ban on legislators accepting cash gifts from lobbyists, principals, consultants and others who seek to influence the legislative process. [Read More]
SENATE APPROVES BILL RESTORING FARM VEHICLE EXEMPTION
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday (April 2) designed to eliminate an unnecessary regulatory burden on Pennsylvania’s farmers, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Informational meeting to discuss agricultural issues with the Council of State Government’s Eastern Regional Conference
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – April 2, 2014 [Read More]
Senator Vogel encourages residents to “Pick it up” during Earth Month
April is Earth Month and this year’s theme is “Pick it up PA.” [Read More]
Senate Bills 1261, 1301 and 1188
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – March 31, 2014 [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate, on Wednesday, unanimously approved legislation I introduced to end a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
Local company receives $500k state grant
A Beaver County business was awarded a $500,000 state Natural Gas Energy Development program grant, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]