Senator Vogel Announces Legislation to Honor Pennsylvania’s Veterans
September 7, 2010

Senator Vogel Announces Legislation to Honor Pennsylvania’s Veterans

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) announced today that he has introduced legislation to amend the County Code to prohibit the removal of flag holders from the graves of veterans.   [Read More]

Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on House Bill 712 and the Creation of Land Banks
September 1, 2010

Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on House Bill 712 and the Creation of Land Banks

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a hearing to listen to testimony on House Bill 712 and the creation of land banks, according to committee Chairman Senator Gene Yaw and Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Senator Vogel Announces Grant to the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development
June 24, 2010

Senator Vogel Announces Grant to the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. announced today that the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development will receive a $250,000 state grant to be used towards infrastructure and site development efforts at the Hopewell Business and Industrial Park in Hopewell Township.   [Read More]

Senate Adopts New Rules of Ethical Conduct
June 16, 2010

Senate Adopts New Rules of Ethical Conduct

The Senate today unanimously adopted a set of Rules of Ethical Conduct co-sponsored by Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) designed to make the division between legislative and campaign work clear, to provide annual ethics training, and to establish strong penalties for violations.   [Read More]

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended
June 9, 2010

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]

Vogel Bill on Community Fundraisers Enacted Into Law
June 4, 2010

Vogel Bill on Community Fundraisers Enacted Into Law

Governor Rendell has signed Senator Elder Vogel's legislation barring the state from citing community groups for selling home-made baked goods.  [Read More]

Sen. Vogel Supports Methadone Treatment Reforms
May 26, 2010

Sen. Vogel Supports Methadone Treatment Reforms

Noting widespread abuse and inefficiencies in methadone treatment practices in Pennsylvania, Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) is pressing for action on a series of reform bills unveiled today.  [Read More]

Vogel Bill on Community Fundraisers Headed to Governor
May 25, 2010

Vogel Bill on Community Fundraisers Headed to Governor

Senator Elder Vogel's legislation barring the state from citing community groups for selling home-made baked goods received final legislative approval in the Senate today.  [Read More]

Join Senator Elder Vogel Jr. for his 2nd Annual Senior Expo
May 10, 2010

Join Senator Elder Vogel Jr. for his 2nd Annual Senior Expo

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. would like to invite all area seniors and their families to attend his free Senior Expo on Thursday, May 20th at Center Stage from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  [Read More]

Committee to Review Vogel Bill Reducing the Legislature
April 21, 2010

Committee to Review Vogel Bill Reducing the Legislature

The Senate State Government Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, April 30, at the Penn State Beaver Campus in Monaca to consider a bill introduced by Senator Elder Vogel to reduce the size of the state Legislature.  [Read More]

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