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Senator Vogel asked Corrections Secretary John Wetzel about education and training programs and capacity issues in state correctional institutions.

Senator Vogel asked Acting DEP Secretary John Quigley for an update on the permit application submitted by FirstEnergy’s Bruce Mansfield Power Station in Beaver County and to state the Wolf Administration’s position on coal-fired power plants.

Senator Vogel asked Penn State President Eric Barron about funding for agriculture research programs at his university.

Senator Vogel quizzed Acting Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne on the impact of the closure of more than 100 senior centers across the state.

Senator Vogel asked Acting Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy about naloxone distribution strategies as well as the Governor’s proposed health study for communities near unconventional wells.

Senator Vogel asked State System of Higher Education Chancellor Frank Brogan whether the system’s colleges are preparing students to work in the natural gas industry.

Senator Elder Vogel asked Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Chairman William Ryan to provide an update on the proposed Lawrence County racetrack and casino and whether gaming has had an impact on wagering on horse racing.

Senator Vogel questioned Secretary of Drug & Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis about efforts to prevent heroin overdose deaths.

Senator Vogel asked Acting State Police Commissioner Marcus Brown about the new Ford Interceptor vehicles, the potential for radar use by local municipalities, and State Police duties in casinos.

Senator Elder Vogel asked Auditor General Eugene DePasquale about the frequency of state audits for public school districts and charter schools and the problems found during those audits.