Local Housing Improvements Receive Boost from Shale Impact Fee
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded $90,000 in grants for housing improvement efforts in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest Voting Ends September 30
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is reminding area residents that the deadline to vote on submitted pictures for the 2016 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District” calendar contest is September 30. [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, we approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package on Friday and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration. [Read More]
Senate Approves $11.2 Billion “Stop Gap” Budget
Working to provide financial relief to school districts and social service agencies impacted by the prolonged budget impasse, the Senate approved a three-bill “stop gap” budget package on Friday (September 18) and sent the measures to the House of Representatives for consideration, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Budget Impasse
Senator Vogel discusses the budget impasse and Senate Republicans’ efforts to pass a stopgap funding measure. [Read More]
Senator Vogel Urges Fire Departments/EMS to Seek Grants
State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. [Read More]