Mahoning Township receives $7.55 million state grant
A major sewer project supporting a proposed resort hotel, indoor water park, and the proposed racetrack and casino in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, will receive $7,556,690 in state funding, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Vogel Applauds House Passage of Bill Reducing the Size of the Legislature
Senator Vogel released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 153, which reduces the number of members in the House of Representatives from 203 to 153 and the Senate from 50 to 38: [Read More]
Ag Equipment and Euthanasia Bills Passed by the Senate
State Senator Elder Vogel announced today that the Senate has passed Senate Bills 1169 and 1329. The bills will now move to the House of Representatives for further consideration. [Read More]
Statement by Senator Elder Vogel on the Shell Chemical Corporation Announcement
Senator Elder Vogel of Beaver County released the following statement on Shell Chemical Corporation’s announcement today: [Read More]
Legislation Repealing Costly Fuel Mandates Passes Senate
Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) today announced that legislation he introduced with Senator Tim Solobay (D-46) designed to make gasoline cheaper for Pennsylvanians and has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives. [Read More]
Senate Approves Pileggi-Vogel Rule to Govern Senators’ Service on Nonprofit Boards
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) to establish a strong new rule governing Senators who serve on the boards of nonprofit organizations which receive state funds was unanimously approved today by the Senate. [Read More]
New Pileggi-Vogel Senate Rule Change Designed to Stop Legislative Abuse
Senator Vogel announced today that a new Senate rule governing affiliations with non-profit entities by Senate members was adopted unanimously in the Senate Rules Committee. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Railroad Grant for Aliquippa Industrial Park
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that the Aliquippa Ohio River Railroad will receive $490,000 to rehabilitate and make improvements to a portion of the railroad in the Aliquippa Industrial Park. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel and Senator Tim Solobay today announced legislation designed to make gasoline cheaper for western Pennsylvanians
Senator Elder Vogel and Senator Tim Solobay today announced legislation designed to make gasoline cheaper for western Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
Media Advisory
State Senators Elder Vogel and Tim Solobay plan to hold a press conference to announce legislation addressing the high cost of fuel for Western Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
2010 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Approaching
Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) announced today that the deadline for applications for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is December 31, 2011. [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Collect Items for Area Food Banks, Toys for Tots
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced that he will be collecting non-perishable food for area food banks at his Rochester District Office. [Read More]