Agriculture Committees to Discuss Avian Influenza Preparedness
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hold a joint informational meeting on Wednesday to discuss the state’s preparedness against the highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the committee Chairmen Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and Representative Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter). [Read More]
Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest Winding Down
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is reminding area residents that the deadline to submit their pictures for the 2016 “Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District” calendar contest is September 1. [Read More]
Lancaster Township Receives $565,000 PENNVEST Grant
Lancaster Township, Butler County, will receive a $565,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Senator Elder Vogel [Read More]
Harrisburg Happenings
On Tuesday, the Senate adopted a Resolution I introduced recognizing 2015 as the “Year of Soil in Pennsylvania” as a way to recognize and appreciate our great fortune to have a fertile base that supports a wide range of agricultural activities across our state. [Read More]
Vogel Earns Conservation “Legislative Leadership” Award
Senator Elder Vogel’s efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s farmland and open spaces earned him recognition from a statewide organization. [Read More]
Governor’s Veto Delays State Reimbursement of Local School Projects
Governor Wolf’s recent veto of the state budget means state reimbursement for construction projects by school districts in Beaver and Lawrence counties are put on hold, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Letter from House/Senate Leaders to Governor Wolf
Letter from House/Senate Leaders to Governor Wolf [Read More]