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Harrisburg Happenings
July 2, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 1312, a bill I introduced to give school districts and school bus contractors the option to choose the most appropriate school buses based on their needs, into law as Act 85 of 2014 on June 30.   [Read More]

Vogel’s school bus length legislation headed to Governor
June 30, 2014

Vogel’s school bus length legislation headed to Governor

Senate Bill 1312, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel to give school districts and school bus contractors the option to choose the most appropriate school buses based on their needs, received final legislative approval Monday (June 30) and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31
June 23, 2014

PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31

A recent deadline extension gives eligible local residents until the end of the year to file for up to $975 from the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Patch up Pennsylvania’s housing and house the homeless (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
June 22, 2014

Patch up Pennsylvania’s housing and house the homeless (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

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Harrisburg Happenings
June 20, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate Housing and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation I introduced that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE STATE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAM
June 18, 2014

COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE STATE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAM

The Senate Housing and Urban Affairs Committee today (June 18) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel to Host Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van
June 11, 2014

Senator Vogel to Host Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced today that he has teamed up with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to host their Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van to veterans and their families.   [Read More]

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 5th Kids Extravaganza
June 11, 2014

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 5th Kids Extravaganza

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. would like to invite all area children and their families to attend his free Kids Extravaganza on Saturday June 28th at Community College of Beaver County- Athletics & Events Center from 11 AM-2 PM.  [Read More]

Senate bill proposes shrinking state supreme and superior courts
June 10, 2014

Senate bill proposes shrinking state supreme and superior courts

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Nomination of James Van Blarcom to the PA Milk Marketing Board
June 10, 2014

Nomination of James Van Blarcom to the PA Milk Marketing Board

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – June 10, 2014  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 4, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that the Senate State Government Committee approved two bills on Tuesday that would reduce the size of state government.  [Read More]

More expensive ‘summer blend’ gas could be eliminated in Western Pennsylvania (WTAE)
May 8, 2014

More expensive ‘summer blend’ gas could be eliminated in Western Pennsylvania (WTAE)

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