Local organizations share $1.4 million in Pre-K Counts grants
August 1, 2013

Local organizations share $1.4 million in Pre-K Counts grants

Organizations in Beaver and Lawrence counties will receive a total of $1,408,640 in Pre-K Counts grants for 2013-14 for pre-kindergarten programs and services, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

State supports Tucker Auto-Mation move to Beaver County
July 30, 2013

State supports Tucker Auto-Mation move to Beaver County

A new business is planning to build a headquarters and manufacturing facility at the West Gate Business Park in Big Beaver Borough, bringing eight jobs and creating 25 additional positions, according to Senator Elder Vogel. Governor Tom Corbett and Tucker Auto-Mation announced the company’s plans on Tuesday, a move applauded by Senator Vogel.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel hails VEKA expansion announcement
July 23, 2013

Senator Vogel hails VEKA expansion announcement

Senator Elder Vogel applauded the announcement by VEKA, Inc. of its plans to expand its Fombell, Beaver County, plant and bring new jobs to the community.  [Read More]

Energy efficiency grants for small business available
July 10, 2013

Energy efficiency grants for small business available

Small businesses looking for help in implementing projects to trim energy costs and reduce pollution can now apply for state grants of up to $9,500, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
July 3, 2013

Harrisburg Happenings

As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, I am pleased to report that state funding for several key agricultural programs as well as local fairs and the Pennsylvania Farm Show were restored or increased in the FY 2013-14 General Fund budget that we finalized on June 30.  [Read More]

FY 2013-14 budget restores Ag, Fairs, Farm Show funding
July 3, 2013

FY 2013-14 budget restores Ag, Fairs, Farm Show funding

State funding for several key agricultural programs as well as local fairs and the Pennsylvania Farm Show were restored or increased in the FY 2013-14 General Fund budget approved by the Senate on Sunday, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

$877,170 in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District
June 13, 2013

$877,170 in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District

A total of $877,170 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue will be distributed to counties and municipalities in the 47th Senatorial District, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline extended to December 31
June 7, 2013

Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline extended to December 31

A recent deadline extension gives eligible local residents until the end of the year to file for up to $975 from the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

New Castle, Hopewell Area SD receive library grants
June 7, 2013

New Castle, Hopewell Area SD receive library grants

The New Castle Public Library and Hopewell Area School District were among only 34 public, school and academic libraries statewide selected to receive state grants to enhance services and improve access to materials to local communities, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

“Scouting for Food” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Rochester Office
May 31, 2013

“Scouting for Food” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Rochester Office

State Senator Elder Vogel announced today that his office has teamed up with the United Way of Beaver County and local Boy Scouts to support the “Scouting for Food Month”.   [Read More]

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