News Releases
June 17, 2016
Governor Wolf Signs Battery B Memorial Highway Bill into Law
Governor Wolf today (June 17) signed into law Senate Bill 1153, a bill introduced by Senator Elder Vogel designating the section of State Routes 108 and 551 in Lawrence County from the intersection of State Route 108 and Old Hickory Road at the Battery B Monument to State Route 551 ending at the railroad tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Enon Valley as the “Battery B Memorial Highway.” [Read More]
June 15, 2016
Legislators, Health Advocates Push for Telemedicine Initiatives
Senators Tom Killion (R-9) and Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) today joined legislators and health care advocates at a Harrisburg news conference to outline initiatives aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania. Senator Killion's remarks Senator Vogel's remarks [Read More]
June 15, 2016
Vogel’s Cost-saving Legislation for Schools Sent to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will allow school districts to save thousands of dollars in annual mailing costs received final legislative approval Tuesday (June 14) and is headed to the Governor for his signature. [Read More]
June 13, 2016
Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 7th Kids Extravaganza
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. would like to invite all area children and their families to attend his free Kids Extravaganza on Saturday June 25th at Community College of Beaver County- Athletics & Events Center from 11 AM-2 PM. [Read More]
June 8, 2016
Harrisburg Happenings
I’m pleased to report that my legislation designating the section of State Routes 108 and 551 in Lawrence County from the intersection of State Route 108 and Old Hickory Road at the Battery B Monument to State Route 551 ending at the railroad tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Enon Valley as the “Battery B Memorial Highway” was recently approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. [Read More]
June 1, 2016
Senator Vogel Seeking Local Photos for 2017 District Calendar
Senator Elder Vogel is calling on residents to submit photos capturing the spirit and beauty of the 47th Senatorial District, with the top entries to be featured in his 2017 calendar. [Read More]
May 25, 2016
Public Hearing Will Explore Impact of Heroin and Opioid Addiction on June 2
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will study the impact of the heroin and opioid addiction crisis during a public hearing in Beaver County on June 2, according to Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
May 18, 2016
Kaufman House Renovation Project Receives $500,000 State Grant
Efforts to restore the historic Kaufman House in Zelienople received a significant boost in the form of a $500,000 state grant, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
May 16, 2016
Ambridge Borough Receives $1,632 for Safety Project
Ambridge Borough, Beaver County, will receive s state grant for a safety improvement project, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]