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]
News Releases
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
August 16, 2013
Five volunteer fire companies receive state grants
Five volunteer fire companies in Beaver and Lawrence counties were recently awarded state grants for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
August 15, 2013
Loans available to Lawrence, neighboring counties for storms, flooding repairs
Businesses and homeowners in Lawrence County and surrounding areas with property damage from recent storms and flooding at the end of June may be eligible for low-interest loans to help pay for repairs, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
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]