Senate Approves Bipartisan Bill to Move Up Date of 2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election would be moved up five weeks under bipartisan legislation approved by the state Senate last week, said Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Senate Votes to Streamline and Increase School Safety Measures
The Senate overwhelmingly passed several key provisions today to consolidate and streamline the state’s school safety programs and ensure greater coordination in keeping Pennsylvania children safe, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Vogel: Hunger and Food Insecurity Impacts ALL Pennsylvanians
Today, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Legislative Hunger Caucus, stood with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh; Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward (R-39); and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), as they shed light on the reality of food insecurity and how it impacts Pennsylvanians. [Read More]
Hunger Caucus News Conference
PA Legislative Hunger Caucus | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Capitol Hunger Garden [Read More]
Vogel, Hunger Caucus to Honor Hunger Action Month on Sept. 20
To honor and recognize September 2023 as Hunger Action Month, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the Hunger Caucus will be hosting a press conference on Wednesday, September 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Capitol Hunger Garden, located in between the Main Capitol Building and the Ryan Office Building, 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120. [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 14, 2023
In this Update: Highlights in the 47th Help Support Our Food Donation Drive in Honor of Hunger Action Month Join Us for Our Annual Senior Expo on Sept. 29! Stronger Rainy Day Fund Improves PA’s Financial Position Preparing for Election Day Free Support Available to Military Members Fire, Ambulance Companies: Apply Now for State Grants […] [Read More]
Vogel to Host Veteran’s Assistance Specialist in Cranberry Township Office on September 14
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that Stephanie Wilson from the Pennsylvania American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be available on Thursday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his Cranberry Township District Office, 8001 Rowan Rd, Suite 205 in Cranberry Township. No appointment is necessary. [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 31, 2023
In this Update: Senate Approves Critical Budget Implementation Bills Fair Time Fun in the Community Pre-Register for Our Free Senior Expo Sept. 29 Beaver County Welcomes Monroy Supermarket to the Area Committee Advances Bill to Move Up 2024 Primary Election Tax Collections Show Effectiveness of Reducing Taxes State Police Remove College Credit Requirement for Cadets […] [Read More]
Vogel: The PA Senate Passed Critical Budget Implementation Bills – But Now It’s the House’s Turn to Get It To the Finish Line
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) provided the following statement regarding Senate passage of critical budget implementation bills (Senate Bill 757 and House Bill 1300): [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 25, 2023
Pre-register Today for Our Upcoming Free Senior Expo on Sept. 29 Our Free Annual Senior Expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County located at 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. If you preregister for our event, you will receive 2 extra tickets […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 17, 2023
In this Update: Celebrating Ag Progress Days and Opening Discussions on the 2023 Federal Farm Bill Join Us for Our Upcoming Free Senior Expo on Sept. 29 Higher Property Tax/Rent Rebates Available Next Year $36 Million in Grants Will Improve Traffic Safety Call 988 for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support DMAP Permits for State Game […] [Read More]
2023 Federal Farm Bill at the Center of Discussion During Joint Senate and House Agriculture Committees’ Informational Meeting
In the midst of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days and with federal negotiations underway regarding the 2023 Farm Bill, members of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees joined for an informational meeting yesterday to discuss with stakeholders the potential impacts the impending legislation will have on Pennsylvania. [Read More]