Senator Vogel Announces H2O PA Grants For Area Water Authorities
Harrisburg – The first round of H2O PA funding for critical water and sewer projects and other infrastructure needs across Pennsylvania was announced today, according to state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Encourages Area State Employees to Contact Lenders Early During Pennsylvania Budget Impasse
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. announced today that while state employees in Beaver and Lawrence Counties may soon start missing their paychecks as a result of the state budget impasse, he is encouraged by conversations with area financial institutions willing to assist state employees who are also lending recipients. [Read More]
Rochester Borough Receives $2.295 Million State Grant
The Rochester Borough Sewer and Maintenance Authority will receive $2,295,000 in state funding to upgrade its sewer system, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr., (R-47). [Read More]
Hall Industries Awarded $95,040 SEPTA Contract
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently awarded a $95,040 contract to Hall Industries Inc. of Ellwood City, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Vogel Encourages Congressman Altmire, Senator Casey, and Senator Specter to Help Prevent the Closing of New Castle Mail Facility
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. today released copies of letters he has sent to New Castle’s federal representatives – Congressman Jason Altmire, Senator Robert Casey Jr., and Senator Arlen Specter, encouraging them to do all they can within their power to prevent the closing of the New Castle Mail Processing Facility by the U.S. Postal Service. [Read More]
Beaver County Projects Receive $17.2M in State Funding
(PENNVEST) today (April 20) approved financing totaling $17,266,740 for three Beaver County water and sewer projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Hold Community Meeting on Navigating the Recession
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will hold an open community meeting with representatives from the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and other state agencies on April 23rd from 6pm-8pm at St. Philomena Catholic Church located at 3908 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Legislation to Reduce the Size of the Legislature
Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today he has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the size of the Pennsylvania legislature. [Read More]
Senators Pileggi, Vogel to Introduce Senate Rule Addressing Potential Abuse of Non-Profits
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) today announced their intention to introduce a new Senate rule designed to address the potential abuse of non-profit organizations highlighted in this week’s grand jury presentment. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Legislation Preventing Department of Agriculture from Citing Churches and Community Groups
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today he plans to introduce legislation which will prevent the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture from citing churches and other community booster groups for serving food that was prepared at home. [Read More]
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. Delivers Annual Lincoln Day Address on Floor of Senate
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. delivered the annual Lincoln Day Address on the floor of the Senate today. A Senate tradition, the speech is given by a newly-elected freshman member who is appointed by the President Pro Tempore to honor President Abraham Lincoln. [Read More]
Freedom Borough Receives $980,000 in State Funding
The Freedom Borough Conveyance Collection Authority (FBCCA) will receive $980,000.00 in state funding to upgrade its sewer system, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr., (R-47). [Read More]