May 24, 2012
Senator Vogel’s Bill to Alter Vehicle Emissions Testing
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that he will be introducing legislation to alter the way vehicle emissions testing is done in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
News Releases
May 23, 2012
Aliquippa SD receives $1 million state grant
The Aliquippa School District was recently selected by the state Department of Education to receive a $1 million Keystones to Opportunity grant to boost its literacy efforts, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
May 16, 2012
Senator Vogel’s Bill to Alter Vehicle Emissions Testing
Vehicles ten years or newer and alternative fuel vehicles would be exempt testing State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that he will be introducing legislation to alter the way vehicle emissions testing is done in Pennsylvania. The bill would exempt light passenger vehicles ten years old or newer and alternative fuel vehicles, but will […] [Read More]
May 9, 2012
Senator Vogel Applauds Senate Passage of Budget
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan budget today that increases funding for important line items, according to State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
May 2, 2012
UPMC, Highmark Announce Contract Extension
Governor Corbett announced today an agreement by UPMC and Highmark to extend their current contract until the end of 2014, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. [Read More]
April 25, 2012
Mahoning Township receives $7.55 million state grant
A major sewer project supporting a proposed resort hotel, indoor water park, and the proposed racetrack and casino in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, will receive $7,556,690 in state funding, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
April 4, 2012
Senator Vogel Applauds House Passage of Bill Reducing the Size of the Legislature
Senator Vogel released the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 153, which reduces the number of members in the House of Representatives from 203 to 153 and the Senate from 50 to 38: [Read More]
March 28, 2012
Ag Equipment and Euthanasia Bills Passed by the Senate
State Senator Elder Vogel announced today that the Senate has passed Senate Bills 1169 and 1329. The bills will now move to the House of Representatives for further consideration. [Read More]
March 12, 2012
Statement by Senator Elder Vogel on the Shell Chemical Corporation Announcement
Senator Elder Vogel of Beaver County released the following statement on Shell Chemical Corporation's announcement today: [Read More]
March 7, 2012
Legislation Repealing Costly Fuel Mandates Passes Senate
Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) today announced that legislation he introduced with Senator Tim Solobay (D-46) designed to make gasoline cheaper for Pennsylvanians and has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives. [Read More]