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Harrisburg Happenings
October 21, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

 
October 20, 2015

Senate Sends Bill to Increase Support for Housing Program to Governor

The Senate today gave final approval to a House Bill that would increase state support for a program that promotes housing affordability and rehabilitation in communities across the Commonwealth, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the Senate version of the measure.     [Read More]

Senator Vogel Hails Release of Local Fire Department, Pension Funds
October 19, 2015

Senator Vogel Hails Release of Local Fire Department, Pension Funds

State Senator Elder Vogel lauded today’s announcement (October 19) by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale of the release of $316.5 million in municipal pension and volunteer firefighter relief association funds.  [Read More]

Local Housing Improvements Receive Boost from Shale Impact Fee
October 9, 2015

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]

County’s GOP lawmakers claim Wolf out of touch, irresponsible (Butler Eagle)
October 9, 2015

County’s GOP lawmakers claim Wolf out of touch, irresponsible (Butler Eagle)

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Wolf’s charms falling on suspicious GOP ears (Beaver County Times)
October 2, 2015

Wolf’s charms falling on suspicious GOP ears (Beaver County Times)

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Pa. House addresses race horse industry “in jeopardy” (Fox 43)
September 28, 2015

Pa. House addresses race horse industry “in jeopardy” (Fox 43)

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Scenes from the 47th Senatorial District Photo Contest Voting Ends September 30
September 25, 2015

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]

Historical society discusses train projects during annual picnic (Ellwood City Ledger)
September 24, 2015

Historical society discusses train projects during annual picnic (Ellwood City Ledger)

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Harrisburg Happenings
September 21, 2015

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
September 18, 2015

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]

Pennsylvania Senate passes stopgap budget amid Wolf veto threat (Beaver County Times)
September 18, 2015

Pennsylvania Senate passes stopgap budget amid Wolf veto threat (Beaver County Times)

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