November 13, 2013
Harrisburg Happenings
The Senate approved legislation on Tuesday that would peel away an unnecessary regulatory burden imposed on Pennsylvania’s potato farmers. [Read More]
News Releases
November 7, 2013
DEP accepting Alternative Fuels Vehicle Grant applications
The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for funding under its Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG), according to Senator Elder Vogel. These grants will provide up to $25,000 per vehicle for the incremental purchase and conversion of heavy-duty natural gas fleet vehicles weighing more than 14,000 pounds. Half of the funding is allocated […] [Read More]
November 4, 2013
DEP accepting 2014 Environmental Education Grant applications
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications from invited schools, colleges and universities, county conservation districts, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and businesses for Environmental Education Grants of up to $3,000, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
November 4, 2013
Governor signs Vogel bill expanding job opportunities for veterans
Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 277, legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel that will expand job opportunities for Pennsylvania’s service members, into law on Friday (November 1). [Read More]
November 1, 2013
Commission seeks nominations for 2014 Hannah Penn Leadership Awards
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is accepting nominations for the 2014 Hannah Penn Leadership Awards until January 31, 2014. [Read More]
October 25, 2013
Portersville Valve moving to Lawrence County
Portersville Valve Company, a manufacturer of valve and valve actuators for the oil and gas industry is moving to Lawrence County, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]