April 17, 2014
Surplus state heavy equipment set for auction
The state Department of General Services recently announced the dates for its annual spring heavy equipment auction, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
News Releases
April 17, 2014
Lawrence, Butler counties receive state grants
The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded Municipal Assistance Grants to Lawrence and Butler counties to update their comprehensive plans, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
April 16, 2014
LOCAL COUNTIES RECEIVE $81,657 IN WEST NILE VIRUS GRANTS
Beaver and Lawrence counties will receive state grants totaling more than $81,657 to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus (WNV), according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
April 9, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that would impose an absolute ban on legislators accepting cash gifts from lobbyists, principals, consultants and others who seek to influence the legislative process. [Read More]
April 2, 2014
SENATE APPROVES BILL RESTORING FARM VEHICLE EXEMPTION
The Senate unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday (April 2) designed to eliminate an unnecessary regulatory burden on Pennsylvania’s farmers, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
April 1, 2014
Senator Vogel encourages residents to “Pick it up” during Earth Month
April is Earth Month and this year’s theme is “Pick it up PA.” [Read More]
March 24, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate, on Wednesday, unanimously approved legislation I introduced to end a “hidden” tax that drives up the costs of gasoline for western Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
March 21, 2014
Local company receives $500k state grant
A Beaver County business was awarded a $500,000 state Natural Gas Energy Development program grant, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
March 21, 2014
Applications now being accepted for Small Water and Sewer Program funding
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for the PA Small Water and Sewer program, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Applications will be accepted through May 16. [Read More]
March 20, 2014
PUC unveils electric rate educational video
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today unveiled a short video designed to further educate consumers on the difference between fixed and variable electric rates, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]