Join Senator Elder Vogel Jr. for his 2nd Annual Senior Expo
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. would like to invite all area seniors and their families to attend his free Senior Expo on Friday October 8th at Cascade Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read More]
Ellwood City Hospital Receives $500,000 State Grant
Ellwood City Hospital will receive a $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Proudly Saluting our Vietnam War Veterans
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will honor local Vietnam War era veterans and their families during a very special recognition ceremony set for 10 a.m. November 6th, in the auditorium of Blackhawk High School, 500 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA. [Read More]
Sen. Vogel Resolution Recognizes Agent Orange Victims
The Senate today adopted a Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) designating October 2009, as “Agent Orange Recognition Month” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Grant for Old Economy Village
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. announced today that The Friends of Old Economy Village will receive a $241,000 state grant to be used towards facility upgrades and operations at the Old Economy Village in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Guide to Student Aid now Available Online
Students and families can now access PHEAA’s 2011-12 Student Aide Guide on line. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Legislation to Honor Pennsylvania’s Veterans
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today that he has introduced legislation to amend the County Code to prohibit the removal of flag holders from the graves of veterans. [Read More]
Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on House Bill 712 and the Creation of Land Banks
The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a hearing to listen to testimony on House Bill 712 and the creation of land banks, according to committee Chairman Senator Gene Yaw and Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Grant to the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development will receive a $250,000 state grant to be used towards infrastructure and site development efforts at the Hopewell Business and Industrial Park in Hopewell Township. [Read More]
Senate Adopts New Rules of Ethical Conduct
The Senate today unanimously adopted a set of Rules of Ethical Conduct co-sponsored by Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) designed to make the division between legislative and campaign work clear, to provide annual ethics training, and to establish strong penalties for violations. [Read More]
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended
A recent deadline extension gives eligible local residents until the end of the year to file for up to $650 from the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Vogel Bill on Community Fundraisers Enacted Into Law
Governor Rendell has signed Senator Elder Vogel’s legislation barring the state from citing community groups for selling home-made baked goods. [Read More]