Feb
05
2021
February 05, 2021
The Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee approved a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on Wednesday (February3) formally opposing Regulation #7-559 to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Elder Vogel, who serves on the committee. Listen [Read More]
Feb
03
2021
February 03, 2021
Senator Elder Vogel today raised serious concerns about the Governor’s proposal to raise income taxes, increase state spending and slash Pennsylvania’s support for agricultural programs. [Read More]
Feb
03
2021
February 03, 2021
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today approved two bills, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel. Listen [Read More]
Feb
01
2021
February 01, 2021
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will consider two bills at a meeting set for 10:45 a.m., Wednesday (February 3) in the Senate Chamber, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Jan
27
2021
January 27, 2021
The Senate approved a bill today that would strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator Elder Vogel, who supported the legislation. Senate Bill 87 would boost penalties in cases of child pornography in which the child is under the age of 10 or is prepubescent. This includes penalties for […] [Read More]
Jan
27
2021
January 27, 2021
The Senate is poised to approve a comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Elder Vogel, who supported the bill in the Senate and on Tuesday when it came before the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration. [Read More]