September is Hunger Action Month
The nation’s largest charitable food organization, Feeding America, recognizes each September as Hunger Action Month in communities across the country, and we’re doing that here in Pennsylvania as well. [Read More]
Enews Updates – August 11, 2022
In this Update: Employers Applaud Action to Expand Jobs in PA Grants Available for Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Game Commission Seeks Help Counting Wild Turkeys Application Period Open for Rail Freight Assistance Programs Farmers Markets Mean Fresh, Regional Produce Employers Applaud Action to Expand Jobs in PA Job creators are taking note of […] [Read More]
Informational Meeting on Enhancing Meat Processing Opportunities in PA
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Red Barn Annex, Ag Progress Days [Read More]
Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The application period for the Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program opened today at 8 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2022, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Midland Borough Receives Nearly $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today awarded $944,000 in funding to the Borough of Midland to make improvements to its existing stormwater management infrastructure, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Funds Essential Services
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
Vogel’s Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) to make necessary updates to Pennsylvania’s Very Small Meat Processor Federal Inspection Reimbursement Grant Program has been signed into law. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1289
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47): [Read More]
Vogel Introduces Dog Law Modernization Bill
Pennsylvania’s enforcement of its dog laws is, and for several years has been, in trouble, and legislation newly introduced by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) is focused on fixing the problems. [Read More]
Historic Preservation Grant Awarded for New Brighton’s Irish-Townsend House
The New Brighton Historical Society has received a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to continue its efforts to restore an historic Beaver County property to its original splendor, said Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Tuesday Ceremony Marks Capitol Hunger Garden Opening for 12th Season
Deputy Senate President Pro Tempore Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) was joined by members of the General Assembly and hunger awareness advocates on Tuesday, June 7, for a ceremony to mark the 12th season opening of the Capitol Hunger Garden. [Read More]