Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Sale of Consumer Fireworks in Pennsylvania
June 26, 2015

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Sale of Consumer Fireworks in Pennsylvania

Legislation legalizing the sale of fireworks in Pennsylvania will soon be introduced in the state Senate, according to sponsors Sens. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver), Don White (R-Indiana) and Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 26, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved legislation I introduced that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry on Monday.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Addressing Punitive Damages Against Care Facilities
June 26, 2015

Senate Approves Bill Addressing Punitive Damages Against Care Facilities

The Senate approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel addressing punitive damages awards against personal care facilities on Thursday (June 25) by a vote of 40-9.  [Read More]

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June 22, 2015

Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Bill

The Senate today (June 22) approved legislation that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the bill. Listen  [Read More]

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 6th Kids Extravaganza
June 19, 2015

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 6th 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 27th at Community College of Beaver County- Athletics & Events Center from 11 AM-2 PM.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 17, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

A bill addressing individuals who fraudulently pose as doctors and legislation that allows pharmacists to provide flu shots to children received final legislative approval this week and are headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

Nearly $4.6 Million in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District
June 12, 2015

Nearly $4.6 Million in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District

A total of $4,587,903 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue will be distributed to counties and municipalities in the 47th Senatorial District, according to Senator Vogel.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 10, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved and sent to the Governor on Tuesday legislation that would provide essential protection of consumers’ rights and personal information with regard to navigators and certified application counselors created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.”  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 4, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved a package of bills on Wednesday intended to help prevent animal cruelty.  [Read More]

PHFA Awards Tax Credits for New Brighton Housing Rehab Project
May 14, 2015

PHFA Awards Tax Credits for New Brighton Housing Rehab Project

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) today (May 14) award awarded $1.13 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a major housing rehabilitation project in New Brighton, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

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