Senator Vogel moving to new office in New Castle
December 20, 2013

Senator Vogel moving to new office in New Castle

As part of his effort to make state services more accessible to the people of the 47th Senatorial District, Senator Elder Vogel is moving his New Castle office.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel applauds House actions to reduce General Assembly
December 19, 2013

Senator Vogel applauds House actions to reduce General Assembly

Senator Elder Vogel applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of two bills Tuesday (December 17) that would reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.  [Read More]

“Hoop house” bill sent to Governor
December 12, 2013

“Hoop house” bill sent to Governor

The Senate concurred Wednesday (December 11) on House amendments to legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will remove an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
December 12, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that the Senate concurred Wednesday on House amendments to legislation I introduced that will remove an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers.  [Read More]

Senate approves bill targeting human trafficking
December 10, 2013

Senate approves bill targeting human trafficking

The Senate today approved Senate Bill 75, legislation that aims to help law enforcement arrest and prosecute human traffickers, according to Senator Elder Vogel, a co-sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Historic Preservation and Construction Grant applications now accepted
December 6, 2013

Historic Preservation and Construction Grant applications now accepted

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for Keystone Historic Preservation Project and Construction Grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
December 4, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

In April the Senate passed legislation I introduced that would provide a tax break for Pennsylvania farmers. Senate Bill 638 would ensure that high tunnel greenhouses are not considered permanent structures and categorized as real estate for tax purposes.  [Read More]

Local recreation projects receive $166,200 in state grants
December 4, 2013

Local recreation projects receive $166,200 in state grants

Two Beaver County municipalities were selected to receive Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP) Key 93 grants totaling $166,200 for recreation projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Students, farms sought for dairy internship program
November 25, 2013

Students, farms sought for dairy internship program

Applications from dairy farms and students interested in dairy farming as a career are now being accepted for the On-Farm Internship Program offered by the Center for Dairy Excellence, Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association (PDA), according to Senator Elder Vogel, a dairy farmer and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

Wampum Borough receives $506,651 state grant
November 25, 2013

Wampum Borough receives $506,651 state grant

Wampum Borough will receive a $506,651 PennWorks grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

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