News Releases

A new state program will offer grants totaling $5 million to support Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Elder Vogel (R-47).   [Read More]

In a letter sent to members of Ellwood City Borough Council Wednesday, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10) and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) urged immediate implementation of proposed changes to Ellwood City Electric to ensure protection and increased transparency for residents.    [Read More]

The Senate approved a General Appropriations Fund budget on Friday (June 22) for Fiscal Year 2018-19 that increases state support for education and maintains the core responsibilities of state government without a tax increase, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.   [Read More]

Recognizing the importance of agriculture to Pennsylvania’s economy, the Senate has passed several measures to support farmers and held a hearing to explore ways to promote the dairy industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.   [Read More]

The Senate today (June 13) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services. Listen   [Read More]

Historic preservation groups in Beaver and Lawrence counties were each recently awarded $4,000 state grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel.   [Read More]