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]
Applications now being accepted for Small Water and Sewer Program funding
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for the PA Small Water and Sewer program, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Applications will be accepted through May 16. [Read More]
PUC unveils electric rate educational video
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today unveiled a short video designed to further educate consumers on the difference between fixed and variable electric rates, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Senate approves bill ending “summer” gasoline mandate
The Senate today (March 19) unanimously approved legislation designed to end a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Veterans can now apply for special license designation
Pennsylvania veterans can now apply for a special designation on their driver’s license to mark their service as one of the Commonwealth’s 950,000 military veterans, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate Appropriations Committee, which I serve on, held its third week of public hearings on Governor Corbett’s proposed state budget for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year. The Appropriations Committee heard detailed reports from several cabinet secretaries and other officials over the three-day period from February 24 through February 27. [Read More]