Senator Elder Vogel Jr. Sworn-In as Legislative Session Begins
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. took his oath of office and was sworn-in as Senator for the 47th Senate District today (January 3) at the State Capitol. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Reappointed Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. was reappointed today by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. The Committee is the Senate’s authority on all legislation involving agriculture and provides review and oversight of regulations proposed by the PA Department of Agriculture. Additionally, issues involving food […] [Read More]
Local Recreation Projects Receive over $1 Million in State Grants
Seven recreation projects were recently awarded Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grants totaling over $1 million according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
Vietnam Veterans Honorary Pins Available at Senator Vogel’s Offices
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. encourages all veterans who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 to visit his district offices to receive a special 50th Anniversary commemorative Vietnam Veterans’ lapel pin. Due to limited supply, only one commemorative pin will be available per veteran. [Read More]
DEP Implements Vogel Legislation Suspending Costly Fuel Pump Regulation
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that effective November 12, 2016, it will no longer enforce the Stage II vapor recovery requirement for new or modified gasoline dispensing equipment. [Read More]
Senator Vogel to Host Veterans’ Specialist at New Castle District Office
Senator Vogel announced today that he will host a veterans’ specialist in his New Castle District Office to assist constituents with various issues related to their military service. [Read More]
Local Districts Receive Safe School Grants
Several Beaver and Lawrence county school districts in the 47th Senatorial District were selected to receive state Safe School Initiative grants 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]
“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 9th. [Read More]
HB 2303, HB 1265
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee – October 19, 2016 [Read More]
State Residents Take Part in Second Telephone Town Hall on Heroin & Opioid Crisis
Over 19,000 households took part across 14 southwestern Pennsylvania counties Monday, October 17, for a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by area legislators to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic in the region. [Read More]