Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
The Senate overwhelmingly passed several key provisions today to consolidate and streamline the state’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping Pennsylvania children safe, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, stood with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh; Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward (R-39); and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), as they shed light on the reality of food insecurity and how it impacts Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
Vogel, Hunger Caucus to Honor Hunger Action Month on Sept. 20
To honor and recognize September 2023 as Hunger Action Month, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus will be hosting a press conference on Wednesday, September 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Capitol Hunger Garden, located in between the Main Capitol Building and the Ryan Office Building, 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120. [Read More]
Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on September 14
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205 in Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
Vogel: The PA Senate Passed Critical Budget Implementation Bills – But Now It’s the House’s Turn to Get It To the Finish Line
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) provided the following statement regarding Senate passage of critical budget implementation bills (Senate Bill 757 and House Bill 1300): [Read More]
2023 Federal Farm Bill at the Center of Discussion During Joint Senate and House Agriculture Committees’ Informational Meeting
In the midst of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days and with federal negotiations underway regarding the 2023 Farm Bill, members of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees joined for an informational meeting yesterday to discuss with stakeholders the potential impacts the impending legislation will have on Pennsylvania. [Read More]