DEP accepting 2014 Environmental Education Grant applications
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications from invited schools, colleges and universities, county conservation districts, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and businesses for Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Governor signs Vogel bill expanding job opportunities for veterans
Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 277, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members, into law on Friday (November 1). [Read More]
Commission seeks nominations for 2014 Hannah Penn Leadership Awards
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hannah Penn Leadership Awards until January 31, 2014. [Read More]
Portersville Valve moving to Lawrence County
Portersville Valve Company, a manufacturer of valve and valve actuators for the oil and gas industry is moving to Lawrence County, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
I am pleased to report that legislation I introduced to expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members and veterans is headed to Governor Corbett’s desk for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
Vogel bill expanding job opportunities for veterans goes to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members and veterans is headed to Governor Corbett’s desk for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
Smith, Vogel and Matzie join to offer condolences to family of Chief Brown
Legislators from both parties in the House and Senate joined to extend condolences to the family of Bell Acres Police Chief Brian Brown, who passed away on September 7. [Read More]
Ag Committee approves potato packaging bill
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved legislation that would peel away an unnecessary regulatory burden imposed on Pennsylvania’s potato farmers, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate continued its work strengthening Pennsylvania’s child protection laws, passing five more bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting children from abuse. [Read More]
Sen. Vogel urges fire departments/EMS to seek grants
State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. [Read More]
Senator Vogel: PA marks breast cancer awareness month
If you drive by the fountain at the eastern end of the State Capitol Complex over the next few weeks you may be surprised to see that the water is pink. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate approved a series of bills to provide sweeping improvements to Pennsylvania’s child protection laws on Wednesday: [Read More]