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]
News Releases
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
May 22, 2013
Fish for free this holiday
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 – marks the first of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel [Read More]
May 15, 2013
Route 51 reconstruction begins in June
Senator Elder Vogel is advising local residents that a local major reconstruction project will impact traffic in Darlington, South Beaver and Chippewa townships in Beaver County beginning in June. [Read More]