Students encouraged to participate in “In Lincoln’s Footsteps” Speech Contest
All Pennsylvania public, non-public and private high school students are encouraged to participate in the “In Lincoln’s Footsteps” speech contest marking the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address on November 19, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Ag Department Announces Crop Insurance Program Updates
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced several crop insurance updates clarifying coverage of spring-planted crops, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Senators Baker, Vogel Call on PEMA to Investigate Breakdown In Information-Sharing Following Illegal Dumping Incident
Two state senators are calling on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to conduct an immediate review of a critical communications breakdown that occurred in Beaver and Lawrence Counties following the illegal dumping of thousands of gallons of fracking wastewater in Ohio. [Read More]
Volunteer Fire Company grant program now open
Senator Elder Vogel is encouraging volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents and where forest and brush fires are common to apply for grants of up to $7,500 for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. [Read More]
Local company receives state low-interest loan
A local company was awarded a major low-interest loan for an expansion project that will renovate an existing Beaver County facility and is expected to create new jobs for the area, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
A report on the Legislative Session Week of March 4, 2013 [Read More]
Senator Vogel Questions Budget’s Impact on Farmers
Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned the impact of various state funding changes on Pennsylvania’s farmers during an Appropriations Committee budget hearing with state Agriculture Secretary George Greig. [Read More]
Senator Vogel lauds Blackhawk HS program at budget hearing
Speaking at a Senate Appropriations budget hearing today (March 5), Senator Elder Vogel lauded Blackhawk High School for its efforts to prepare students for job opportunities created by Marcellus Shale extraction. [Read More]
Alternative, clean energy grant/loan program now open
Applications are now being accepted for a state program that provides loans and grants for environmentally friendly energy projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
State ‘Money Matters’ seminar coming to area in April
An upcoming Department of Banking and Securities seminar will provide local working adults and senior citizens with basic information on investment strategies, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
A report on the Legislative Session Week of February 25, 2013 [Read More]
DEP Awards 106 Grants to Protect, Improve Watersheds in 40 Counties
DEP Awards 106 Grants to Protect, Improve Watersheds in 40 Counties: Lawrence County Conservation District, Sugar and Honey Creek Watersheds, to be awarded $733,245. [Read More]