Harrisburg Happenings
October 23, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

I am pleased to report that legislation I introduced to expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members and veterans is headed to Governor Corbett’s desk for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

Vogel bill expanding job opportunities for veterans goes to Governor
October 23, 2013

Vogel bill expanding job opportunities for veterans goes to Governor

Legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members and veterans is headed to Governor Corbett’s desk for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

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October 22, 2013

Smith, Vogel and Matzie join to offer condolences to family of Chief Brown

Legislators from both parties in the House and Senate joined to extend condolences to the family of Bell Acres Police Chief Brian Brown, who passed away on September 7.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
October 17, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate continued its work strengthening Pennsylvania’s child protection laws, passing five more bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting children from abuse.  [Read More]

Sen. Vogel urges fire departments/EMS to seek grants
October 8, 2013

Sen. Vogel urges fire departments/EMS to seek grants

State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel: PA marks breast cancer awareness month
October 2, 2013

Senator Vogel: PA marks breast cancer awareness month

If you drive by the fountain at the eastern end of the State Capitol Complex over the next few weeks you may be surprised to see that the water is pink.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
October 2, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved a series of bills to provide sweeping improvements to Pennsylvania's child protection laws on Wednesday:  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
September 25, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved House Bill 108, legislation reauthorizing and extending the life of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through December 31, 2015 on Wednesday. The bill returns to the House of Representatives for concurrence on Senate amendments.  [Read More]

Local housing improvements receive boost from shale impact fee
September 13, 2013

Local housing improvements receive boost from shale impact fee

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $250,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

National dairy show coming to Harrisburg Sept. 7-12
September 5, 2013

National dairy show coming to Harrisburg Sept. 7-12

The top dairy cattle from across the nation will be on display during an upcoming weeklong show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, according to Senator Elder Vogel, a dairy farmer and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

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