November 18, 2015
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate approved legislation this week that will give Pennsylvania voters the ultimate decision on whether the mandatory retirement age of judges should be increased. [Read More]
News Releases
November 17, 2015
“Toys for Tots” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Office – Gifts to be donated to area children
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.'s office will be collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots" program starting today and continuing through December 4th. [Read More]
November 10, 2015
Lawrence Co. Legislators Following Jameson Health Developments
As Pennsylvania’s legislative delegation representing constituents throughout Lawrence County, it has been the responsibility and priority of Senator Elder Vogel, Rep. Chris Sainato, Rep. Jaret Gibbons and Rep. Parke Wentling to stay attuned to matters surrounding the proposed merger between Jameson Health System and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). [Read More]
November 5, 2015
Bill Increasing Support for Housing Program Signed Into Law by Governor
Governor Wolf signed into law Wednesday (November 4) a House Bill increasing state support for a program that will promote housing affordability and rehabilitation efforts in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure. [Read More]
November 2, 2015
Senator Vogel announces winners of the Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. congratulated the winners of his first-ever calendar contest during a meeting with them at his Rochester district office on Thursday October 22nd. [Read More]
October 21, 2015
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
October 20, 2015
Senate Sends Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program to Governor
The Senate today gave final approval to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure. [Read More]
October 19, 2015
Senator Vogel Hails Release of Local Fire Department, Pension Funds
State Senator Elder Vogel lauded today’s announcement (October 19) by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale of the release of $316.5 million in municipal pension and volunteer firefighter relief association funds. [Read More]
October 9, 2015
Local Housing Improvements Receive Boost from Shale Impact Fee
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $90,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
September 25, 2015
Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest Voting Ends September 30
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is reminding area residents that the deadline to vote on submitted pictures for the 2016 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District” calendar contest is September 30. [Read More]