Senator Vogel’s Bill to Extend First Industries Program Passes Senate and House Unanimously
June 30, 2011

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Extend First Industries Program Passes Senate and House Unanimously

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that Senate Bill 1007, legislation he authored to extend the First Industries Program, passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 198-0.   [Read More]

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Signed Into Law
June 23, 2011

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Signed Into Law

HARRISBURG - Governor Tom Corbett today signed into law Senate Bill 1006 introduced by State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel Blocks Amendment That Put Lawrence County Racetrack in Jeopardy
June 21, 2011

Senator Vogel Blocks Amendment That Put Lawrence County Racetrack in Jeopardy

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that an amendment introduced by Senator John Wozniak (D-Johnstown) to Senate Bill 800 allowing the Harness Racing Commission to issue another harness racing license was defeated on the Senate Floor.   [Read More]

Senator Vogel Announces Event for First Responders
June 17, 2011

Senator Vogel Announces Event for First Responders

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. today announced that he will be holding a First Responders Appreciation Day on September 10, 2011 from 10:00am till 12:00pm at the New Brighton High School.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Awaits the Governor’s Signature
June 15, 2011

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Awaits the Governor’s Signature

HARRISBURG-- State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that Senate Bill 1006 unanimously passed the House and Senate and now awaits the Governor's signature.  [Read More]

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended
June 2, 2011

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended

A recent deadline extension gives eligible local residents until the end of the year to file for up to $650 from the state's Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Passes Senate
May 9, 2011

Senator Vogel’s Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs Passes Senate

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that Senate Bill 1006 unanimously passed the Senate.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel Announces $6.5 Million in H20 PA Grants for Local Communities
May 2, 2011

Senator Vogel Announces $6.5 Million in H20 PA Grants for Local Communities

Three Beaver County communities and the City of New Castle are among a select number of recipients of highly competitive H2O PA grants, according to Senator Elder Vogel.   [Read More]

Senator Vogel Introduces Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs
April 27, 2011

Senator Vogel Introduces Bill to Ban Synthetic Drugs

State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. today introduced legislation to ban synthetically produced drugs. These drugs are designed to mimic the effects of other drugs.  [Read More]

Committee Unanimously Backs Nominee for Agriculture Secretary
April 13, 2011

Committee Unanimously Backs Nominee for Agriculture Secretary

Harrisburg – The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), today unanimously recommended Senate confirmation of George Greig as Secretary of Agriculture.  [Read More]

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