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]
Sen. Vogel Supports Methadone Treatment Reforms
Noting widespread abuse and inefficiencies in methadone treatment practices in Pennsylvania, Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) is pressing for action on a series of reform bills unveiled today. [Read More]