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]
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate approved House Bill 108, legislation reauthorizing and extending the life of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through December 31, 2015 on Wednesday. The bill returns to the House of Representatives for concurrence on Senate amendments. [Read More]
Local housing improvements receive boost from shale impact fee
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $250,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
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]