The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Minority Chairwoman Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), held a public hearing today to open an in-depth discussion about the state’s Over Order Premium on Class I milk and what the future of that premium could look like. [Read More]
On Saturday, April 15, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) joined fallen Army Sgt. Joshua Rimer’s family as they honored Rimer’s sacrifice by dedicating a portion of Harvey Run Road as the Army Sgt. Joshua James Rimer Memorial Road. [Read More]
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will join the Rimer family for the dedication of a portion of Harvey Run Road, honoring the life of Sgt. Joshua James Rimer on Saturday, April 15, at 3 p.m., at the Pine Run Volunteer Fire Department, 1395 Harvey Run Road in Freedom. [Read More]
The Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Commission has been awarded a 2023 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence, announced Sens. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Reps. Stephenie Scialabba (R-12) and Aaron Bernstine (R-8). [Read More]
In a continued effort to promote beneficial family services, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) will be hosting his 12th Annual Kids Extravaganza on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. [Read More]
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), with the support of a majority of the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus, submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging for the inclusion of 2% and whole milk in its recently proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guideline for Americans. [Read More]
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Bengoa-Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205, Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, touched upon the struggles farmers are seeing with livestock sales following the East Palestine train derailment and potential testing of livestock tissues and crops while questioning Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Russell Redding during today’s hearing by the Senate Appropriations Committee. [Read More]
State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) today announced the approval of more than $5 million in state funding for community improvement projects across the 47th Senate District. [Read More]
State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) issued the following statement on the 2023-24 state budget plan announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro today: [Read More]
