COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE STATE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAM
June 18, 2014

COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE STATE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAM

The Senate Housing and Urban Affairs Committee today (June 18) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel to Host Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van
June 11, 2014

Senator Vogel to Host Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced today that he has teamed up with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to host their Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van to veterans and their families.   [Read More]

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 5th Kids Extravaganza
June 11, 2014

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 5th 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 28th at Community College of Beaver County- Athletics & Events Center from 11 AM-2 PM.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 4, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that the Senate State Government Committee approved two bills on Tuesday that would reduce the size of state government.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
May 7, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that my legislation eliminating a hidden tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians received final legislative approval Wednesday and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

VOGEL BILL ENDING “SUMMER” GASOLINE MANDATE GOES TO GOVERNOR
May 7, 2014

VOGEL BILL ENDING “SUMMER” GASOLINE MANDATE GOES TO GOVERNOR

Legislation eliminating a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians received final legislative approval Wednesday (May 7) and is headed to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Beaver County, New Castle, Vanport Twp. receive recycling grants
May 6, 2014

Beaver County, New Castle, Vanport Twp. receive recycling grants

Beaver County, New Castle and Vanport Township (Beaver County) will receive grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to support their recycling efforts, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
April 30, 2014

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312 on Monday.  [Read More]

Senate approves Vogel’s school bus length legislation
April 28, 2014

Senate approves Vogel’s school bus length legislation

The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1312, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will amend state law to bring Pennsylvania’s school bus laws in line with 45 other states and allow school districts and school bus contractors to choose the most appropriate vehicles based on their needs.   [Read More]

DEP awards 2014 Environmental Education Grants
April 23, 2014

DEP awards 2014 Environmental Education Grants

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000 to four recipients in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

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