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