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Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Bill
June 22, 2015

Senate Approves Horse Racing Industry Bill

The Senate today (June 22) approved legislation that makes substantial regulatory changes necessary to protect and bolster Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry, according to Senator Elder Vogel, prime sponsor of the bill. Listen  [Read More]

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 6th Kids Extravaganza
June 19, 2015

Join Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. for his 6th Kids Extravaganza

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. would like to invite all area children and their families to attend his free Kids Extravaganza on Saturday, June 27th at Community College of Beaver County- Athletics & Events Center from 11 AM-2 PM.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 17, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

A bill addressing individuals who fraudulently pose as doctors and legislation that allows pharmacists to provide flu shots to children received final legislative approval this week and are headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

Local Home School Graduates Receive Recognition (Ellwood City Ledger)
June 15, 2015

Local Home School Graduates Receive Recognition (Ellwood City Ledger)

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Marcellus Shale Revenue Coming to County (New Castle News)
June 13, 2015

Marcellus Shale Revenue Coming to County (New Castle News)

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Nearly $4.6 Million in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District
June 12, 2015

Nearly $4.6 Million in Marcellus Shale revenue coming to 47th District

A total of $4,587,903 in Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue will be distributed to counties and municipalities in the 47th Senatorial District, according to Senator Vogel.  [Read More]

Harrisburg Happenings
June 10, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved and sent to the Governor on Tuesday legislation that would provide essential protection of consumers’ rights and personal information with regard to navigators and certified application counselors created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.”  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Takes Critical Steps Towards Online Gambling Regulation with New Bill, Hearing (OnlinePokerReport.com)
June 9, 2015

Pennsylvania Takes Critical Steps Towards Online Gambling Regulation with New Bill, Hearing (OnlinePokerReport.com)

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Harrisburg Happenings
June 4, 2015

Harrisburg Happenings

The Senate approved a package of bills on Wednesday intended to help prevent animal cruelty.  [Read More]

DEP Chief Balances Shale Development, Environment on Way to Full Senate Vote (PennLive.com)
June 2, 2015

DEP Chief Balances Shale Development, Environment on Way to Full Senate Vote (PennLive.com)

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PHFA Awards Tax Credits for New Brighton Housing Rehab Project
May 14, 2015

PHFA Awards Tax Credits for New Brighton Housing Rehab Project

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) today (May 14) award awarded $1.13 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits for a major housing rehabilitation project in New Brighton, according to Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

SENATE, HOUSE AG COMMITTEES TO HOLD HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP
May 12, 2015

SENATE, HOUSE AG COMMITTEES TO HOLD HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP

The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, chaired by Senator Elder Vogel and Representative Martin Causer, will hold an informational meeting to discuss legislation to allow the growth and cultivation, for research purposes, of industrial hemp in the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

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