February 9, 2018
Budget 2018-19 Earlier this week Governor Wolf unveiled his budget plan for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year before a joint session of the General Assembly. I look forward to working with Governor Wolf and my colleagues in the General Assembly over the coming months to deliver a balanced and responsible state budget. I plan to take […] [Read More]
Senator Vogel Comments on Governor’s Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget
Senator Elder Vogel issued the following statement on the proposed $33.2 billion General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 that Governor Tom Wolf unveiled before a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday. [Read More]
Meeting to consider Senate Bill 816 and House Bills 1550 and 1917
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – January 31, 2018 – Off the Floor, Rules Room [Read More]
Committee Approves Vogel Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee today (January 30) approved legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) aimed at promoting telemedicine in Pennsylvania as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services. Listen [Read More]
Measure Supporting Beneficial Use of Steel Slag Sent to Governor
Legislation introduced by Senator Elder Vogel supporting the beneficial use of steel slag — a byproduct of the steelmaking process — received final legislative approval this week and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law. [Read More]
Interview with Secretary of Agriculture
Senator Vogel talks with PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding at the 2018 Pennsylvania Farm Show. [Read More]
Beaver County School Districts Receive Safe School Grants
Several Beaver County school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive Safe School Initiative grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the training and compensation of school resource officers and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Lawrence County School Districts Receive Safe School Grants
Several Lawrence County school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive Safe School Initiative grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the training and compensation of school resource officers and to prevent and reduce violent incidents through programs and security equipment, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Announces Local Municipalities to Be Awarded State Grants
Three separate projects in the boroughs of Ambridge, Baden, and Rochester will receive state grant funding from multiple programs, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. [Read More]
“Toys for Tots” Collection Spot at Senator Vogel’s Office
State Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office will be collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program through December 15th. [Read More]
Senate Adopts Emissions Test Elimination Impact Study
The State Senate today approved a Resolution initiating a study on the environmental impact of eliminating the vehicle emissions program in Beaver County, among other counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. [Read More]