January 16, 2014
Harrisburg Happenings
Several bills received final legislative approval this week and were sent to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law. [Read More]
News Releases
January 16, 2014
Attorney General Kane updates Pennsylvania consumers on Target security breach
Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane cautioned consumers who may have been victims of the security breach at Target to only deal directly with Target or her office with concerns about their personal information. [Read More]
January 14, 2014
New interactive map shows drug take-back box locations
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is now offering an interactive map on its website that plots the locations of hundreds of prescription drug take-back boxes statewide, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
January 7, 2014
Sessions set to explain Tavern Gaming Licenses
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Gaming Control Board, Department of Revenue and State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will hold three informational seminars in Western Pennsylvania to detail the new Tavern Gaming Licenses, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
January 2, 2014
Small games of chance reporting requirement delayed
The Department of Revenue recently announced that the Small Games of Chance reporting requirement has been delayed until 2015, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
December 24, 2013
“Hoop house” bill signed into law by the Governor
Governor Corbett signed into law (December 23) a measure introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that removes an undue burden on Pennsylvania farmers. [Read More]
December 23, 2013
Local redevelopment efforts receive $3.7 million state boost
Two Beaver County projects were awarded Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants totaling $3.7 million today (December 23), according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]