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]
Harrisburg Happenings
A report on the Legislative Session Week of February 19, 2013 [Read More]
Corbett visits Vanport
Corbett visits Vanport, says business taxes need to go (Times Online). [Read More]
Community Recreation and Conservation Program
Community Recreation and Conservation grants are awarded to municipalities and authorized nonprofit organizations for recreation, park, trail and conservation projects. [Read More]