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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
March 19, 2015
Gaming Control Board Budget Hearing
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. [Read More]
March 18, 2015
Drug and Alcohol Budget Hearing
Senator Vogel questioned Secretary of Drug & Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis about efforts to prevent heroin overdose deaths. [Read More]
March 18, 2015
State Police/Homeland Security Budget Hearing
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. [Read More]
March 17, 2015
Auditor General Budget Hearing
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. [Read More]