Senator Vogel’s Bill to Alter Vehicle Emissions Testing
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]

Senator Vogel Applauds Senate Passage of Budget
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]

UPMC, Highmark Announce Contract Extension
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]

Mahoning Township receives $7.55 million state grant
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]

Senator Vogel Applauds House Passage of Bill Reducing the Size of the Legislature
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]

Ag Equipment and Euthanasia Bills Passed by the Senate
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]

Statement by Senator Elder Vogel on the Shell Chemical Corporation Announcement
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]

Legislation Repealing Costly Fuel Mandates Passes Senate
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]

Senate Approves Pileggi-Vogel Rule to Govern Senators’ Service on Nonprofit Boards
March 6, 2012

Senate Approves Pileggi-Vogel Rule to Govern Senators’ Service on Nonprofit Boards

HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) to establish a strong new rule governing Senators who serve on the boards of nonprofit organizations which receive state funds was unanimously approved today by the Senate.   [Read More]

New Pileggi-Vogel Senate Rule Change Designed to Stop Legislative Abuse
March 5, 2012

New Pileggi-Vogel Senate Rule Change Designed to Stop Legislative Abuse

Senator Vogel announced today that a new Senate rule governing affiliations with non-profit entities by Senate members was adopted unanimously in the Senate Rules Committee.  [Read More]

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