Author: Brigitte S.
January 3, 2017
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. Sworn-In as Legislative Session Begins
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. took his oath of office and was sworn-in as Senator for the 47th Senate District today (January 3) at the State Capitol. [Read More]
December 29, 2016
Senator Vogel Reappointed Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. was reappointed today by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. The Committee is the Senate’s authority on all legislation involving agriculture and provides review and oversight of regulations proposed by the PA Department of Agriculture. Additionally, issues involving food […] [Read More]
December 16, 2016
Local Recreation Projects Receive over $1 Million in State Grants
Seven recreation projects were recently awarded Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grants totaling over $1 million according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
December 1, 2016
Vietnam Veterans Honorary Pins Available at Senator Vogel’s Offices
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. encourages all veterans who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 to visit his district offices to receive a special 50th Anniversary commemorative Vietnam Veterans’ lapel pin. Due to limited supply, only one commemorative pin will be available per veteran. [Read More]
November 21, 2016
DEP Implements Vogel Legislation Suspending Costly Fuel Pump Regulation
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that effective November 12, 2016, it will no longer enforce the Stage II vapor recovery requirement for new or modified gasoline dispensing equipment. [Read More]
November 10, 2016
Senator Vogel to Host Veterans’ Specialist at New Castle District Office
Senator Vogel announced today that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. [Read More]