July 19, 2011
New Castle Municipal Airport Receives Grant
The New Castle Municipal Airport will receive $153,947 to design a snow removal equipment storage building, State Senator Elder Vogel announced today. [Read More]
News Releases
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]