September is Hunger Action Month
August 30, 2022

September is Hunger Action Month

The nation’s largest charitable food organization, Feeding America, recognizes each September as Hunger Action Month in communities across the country, and we’re doing that here in Pennsylvania as well.  [Read More]

Midland Borough Receives Nearly $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding
July 20, 2022

Midland Borough Receives Nearly $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $944,000 in funding to the Borough of Midland to make improvements to its existing stormwater management infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
July 8, 2022

Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services

The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), who voted for the measure.  [Read More]

Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law
July 8, 2022

Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to make necessary updates to Pennsylvania’s Very Small Meat Processor Federal Inspection Reimbursement Grant Program has been signed into law.   [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
June 20, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47):  [Read More]

Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill
June 16, 2022

Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill

Pennsylvania’s enforcement of its dog laws is, and for several years has been, in trouble, and legislation newly introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) is focused on fixing the problems.  [Read More]

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June 2, 2022

Opening Ceremony of the PA Capitol Hunger Garden

PA Capitol Hunger Garden Caucus | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 9 a.m.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 23, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation:  [Read More]

Beaver, Lawrence County Projects Receive a Combined Total of $4.3 Million
April 22, 2022

Beaver, Lawrence County Projects Receive a Combined Total of $4.3 Million

A total of five Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants, with a combined total of $4.3 million, have been awarded to Beaver and Lawrence County projects, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners as Part of Crime Victims Bill Package
April 12, 2022

Senate Approves Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners as Part of Crime Victims Bill Package

The Senate has voted to approve a package of bills aiding crime victims with one of those bills, Senate Bill 1172, seeking to improve access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), prime sponsor of that legislation.  [Read More]

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