National dairy show coming to Harrisburg Sept. 7-12
The top dairy cattle from across the nation will be on display during an upcoming weeklong show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, according to Senator Elder Vogel, a dairy farmer and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Five volunteer fire companies receive state grants
Five volunteer fire companies in Beaver and Lawrence counties were recently awarded state grants for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Loans available to Lawrence, neighboring counties for storms, flooding repairs
Businesses and homeowners in Lawrence County and surrounding areas with property damage from recent storms and flooding at the end of June may be eligible for low-interest loans to help pay for repairs, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Local organizations share $1.4 million in Pre-K Counts grants
Organizations in Beaver and Lawrence counties will receive a total of $1,408,640 in Pre-K Counts grants for 2013-14 for pre-kindergarten programs and services, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
State supports Tucker Auto-Mation move to Beaver County
A new business is planning to build a headquarters and manufacturing facility at the West Gate Business Park in Big Beaver Borough, bringing eight jobs and creating 25 additional positions, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Governor Tom Corbett and Tucker Auto-Mation announced the company’s plans on Tuesday, a move applauded by Senator Vogel. [Read More]
Senator Vogel hails VEKA expansion announcement
Senator Elder Vogel applauded the announcement by VEKA, Inc. of its plans to expand its Fombell, Beaver County, plant and bring new jobs to the community. [Read More]
Energy efficiency grants for small business available
Small businesses looking for help in implementing projects to trim energy costs and reduce pollution can now apply for state grants of up to $9,500, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, I am pleased to report that state funding for several key agricultural programs as well as local fairs and the Pennsylvania Farm Show were restored or increased in the FY 2013-14 General Fund budget that we finalized on June 30. [Read More]
FY 2013-14 budget restores Ag, Fairs, Farm Show funding
State funding for several key agricultural programs as well as local fairs and the Pennsylvania Farm Show were restored or increased in the FY 2013-14 General Fund budget approved by the Senate on Sunday, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
$877,170 in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District
A total of $877,170 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue will be distributed to counties and municipalities in the 47th Senatorial District, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Committee Approves Measure Easing Burden on Farmers’ Market Venders
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today (June 11) approved a bill that would ease the regulatory burden on Pennsylvania farmers who sell their produce at farmers’ markets, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Senate Bills 994, 995, 996, and 1003
Senate Agriculture and rural Affairs Committee Meeting – June 11, 2013 [Read More]