Senator Vogel Announces $6.5 Million in H20 PA Grants for Local Communities
Three Beaver County communities and the City of New Castle are among a select number of recipients of highly competitive H2O PA grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Introduces Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. today introduced legislation to ban synthetically produced drugs. These drugs are designed to mimic the effects of other drugs. [Read More]
Committee Unanimously Backs Nominee for Agriculture Secretary
Harrisburg – The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), today unanimously recommended Senate confirmation of George Greig as Secretary of Agriculture. [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Host Small Business Seminar in New Castle
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will hold a business seminar with representatives from the Northwest Commission on April 7th from 6pm-8pm at the Albert Gettings Annex, 430 Court Street, New Castle. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Requests Governor Corbett’s Assistance to Keep Horsehead Corp. in Beaver County
Senator Vogel today sent a letter to Governor Corbett requesting assistance with Horsehead Corporation’s request for upgrade assistance to their zinc recycling facility. [Read More]
Senate Adopts Vogel’s Farm Bureau Day and Teach Ag Day Resolutions
Today, the Senate unanimously approved two resolutions sponsored by State Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senate Adopts Vogel’s Resolution Designating FFA Week in Pennsylvania
Today, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by State Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) declaring the week of February 19 through 26, 2011 as FFA week in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Reintroduces Legislation to Reduce the Size of the Legislature
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today he has reintroduced legislation aimed at reducing the size of the Pennsylvania legislature. [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Introduce Legislation Abolishing the Office of The Lieutenant Governor
Today, Senator Vogel announced that he will be introducing legislation that will abolish the office of the Lieutenant Governor. [Read More]
Applications Now Accepted for Park/Recreational Grants
Applications are now being accepted for a state grant program that promotes the rehabilitation and new development of parks and recreation facilities, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Vogel Appointed Agriculture Committee Chair
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. was appointed today by President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to be the new Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Present Grant for Old Economy Village
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will present The Friends of Old Economy Village with a grant for $241,000 at a ceremony during the Christmas at the Village celebration on Saturday, December 11th, at 2:00 p.m. [Read More]