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]
Senate Bill 526
Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee Meeting – May 6, 2013 [Read More]
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]
New Castle, Hopewell Area SD receive library grants
The New Castle Public Library and Hopewell Area School District were among only 34 public, school and academic libraries statewide selected to receive state grants to enhance services and improve access to materials to local communities, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]