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March 26, 2015

DCED Budget Hearing

Senator Vogel asked Acting DCED Secretary Dennis Davin Keystone about state funding for home accessibility, reductions in support for tourism promotion, and the impact of the film industry in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

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March 26, 2015

Department of Human Services Budget Hearing

Senator Vogel asked Acting Human Services Secretary Ted Dallas about accountability measures for county block grants, the impact of Governor Wolf’s proposed sales tax expansion on home care services, and the heroin epidemic in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

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March 25, 2015

Department of Corrections Budget Hearing

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

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March 25, 2015

PA Liquor Control Board Budget Hearing

Senator Vogel asked representatives from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for an update on Tavern Gaming Licenses and if the PLCB has adopted a gift ban.   [Read More]

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March 25, 2015

Department of Corrections Budget Hearing

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

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March 25, 2015

Department of Environmental Protection Budget Hearing

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.   [Read More]

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March 24, 2015

State-Related Universities Budget Hearing

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

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March 24, 2015

Department of Aging Budget Hearing

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

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March 23, 2015

Department of Health Budget Hearing

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.   [Read More]

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March 19, 2015

State System of Higher Education Budget Hearing

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.   [Read More]

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