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]
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
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
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]