Vogel Announces Over $6.3 Million in State Infrastructure Grants for Beaver and Lawrence Counties
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced significant state infrastructure grants totaling over $6.3 million for projects in Beaver and Lawrence Counties. The grants were awarded to the Beaver County Conservation District and Wampum Borough, representing important investments in water line and stormwater improvements in the region.Vogel expressed his satisfaction with the investments, stating, “It is great to see the continued investments into the 47th District, especially when it comes to investing in water line and stormwater improvement projects that are a priority in...
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Vogel Announces Over $20 million in Investments Awarded in Beaver and Butler Counties to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Beaver County) is being awarded over $4.2 million and Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. (Butler County) is being awarded over $16.6 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47)."Access to high-speed internet is a must for Pennsylvanians especially in this day and age,” said Vogel. “There is such a heavy reliance on this crucial service to connect with health care providers, assist with...
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White, Policy Committee Host Hearing Combatting Biden’s Blockade of Liquified Natural Gas Exports
Rep. Martina White and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail, hosted a hearing in response to the Biden Administration's blockade of liquified natural gas (LNG). The hearing, titled “Fueling Pennsylvania’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas,” featured testimonies from key figures in the industry.During the hearing, White highlighted the importance of addressing the growing demand for LNG and the negative implications of halting new exportation. She emphasized the need to leverage Pennsylvania's abundant natural gas resources to meet energy demands and...
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Pre-Register Now for Vogel’s 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. is gearing up to host his 13th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza in Rochester, PA on Saturday, May 18. The event will take place at CCBC – Athletics and Events Center, offering a variety of fun activities for children. According to the announcement, "Plenty of fun activities will be offered for kids to enjoy, including face painting, a bounce house, balloon artist, a photo booth/selfie station, coloring contest, and western themed games."Families attending the event will also have the opportunity to learn about local family services available in the area....
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Safeguarding our Community from Fraud
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) are set to host a hearing titled “Safeguarding our Community from Fraud” on Friday, March 8, at 9 a.m. The event aims to identify vulnerabilities, share preventive measures, and promote a unified approach for community protection against fraudulent activities, particularly elder exploitation.The hearing will take place at the Neshaminy Activity Center, located at 1842 Brownsville Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be...
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Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Building Pennsylvania
"On February 26, 2024, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Jamie Barton, alongside other lawmakers, announced an upcoming hearing titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Building Pennsylvania”. The hearing aims to address building ordinances and the cost-prohibitive issues faced by developers in Pennsylvania.Scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m., the event will take place at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center, located at 125 Pine St., Tamaqua, PA 18252. Notably, the hearing will feature testimonies from various individuals,...
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Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Mike Stender, alongside other lawmakers, are set to lead a hearing titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture.” The focus of the hearing is to address permitting and regulations in the agriculture industry that are causing unnecessary delays and hindering the growth of Pennsylvania.The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., will take place at the Turbotville Community Hall in Turbotville, PA. Among the attendees will be members of the committee and key...
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Rothman and Vogel Introduce Bills to Address Crop Damage, Expand Hunting Opportunities
Sens. Greg Rothman and Elder Vogel, Jr. have introduced a package of bills aimed at addressing agricultural crop damage and expanding hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania. The "Ag Freedom Package" is designed to give agricultural producers more freedom to mitigate crop damage on their farms while increasing hunting opportunities for sportsmen.Rothman, as chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, emphasized the need for these changes, stating, "A recent hearing shed light on increasing crop damage by wildlife and the negative impact that damage has on Pennsylvania...
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Kail, Policy Committee Explore Artificial Intelligence with Hearing Featuring ChatGPT as a Testifier
The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee recently hosted a crucial hearing on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on our daily lives. The hearing aimed to understand the responsible use and advancement of AI in society. Testifiers at the hearing included Charles Palmer, an associate professor and program lead of Interactive Media at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Margaret Durkin, the executive director of PA and the Mid-Atlantic Region at TechNet, Madison Gooch, the vice president of watsonx at IBM, and the star of the show,...
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Vogel: Gov. Shapiro’s Record-Spending Budget Proposal Puts PA in a Difficult Position for the Future
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. has expressed concern over Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget for 2024-25. In a statement, Senator Vogel criticized the governor for his "blatant disregard toward Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars" and for failing to address how he plans to fund the proposed increases in spending."The governor has shown blatant disregard toward Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars as he bolstered his record-spending, $48.3 billion budget proposal – all while not sharing how he plans to pay for these increases and putting our commonwealth...
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The Governor Has No Clothes, Says Kail in Response to Budget Address
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address, Representative Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) expressed strong criticism, stating, "The governor has no clothes. His plan is all talk, and no action."Representative Kail highlighted several pressing issues that he believes the governor's budget proposal fails to address. He expressed concern about the state of education, saying, "Students are trapped in failing schools." He also pointed out the risk of skyrocketing energy costs and the need for an improved tax climate for businesses. Additionally, he emphasized the...
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House Republicans to Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On Wednesday, February 7th, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Navigating the Future of AI." The purpose of the hearing is to increase our understanding of how artificial intelligence technology works in our everyday lives and to discuss how to ensure the responsible use and advancement of this evolving technology.The hearing will feature several expert testimonies, including Charles Palmer, associate professor and program lead of interactive media at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology,...
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Vogel Announces More Than $730,000 for Community Improvement Projects in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties
Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) has announced that more than $730,000 in state grants have been awarded for seven community improvement projects in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties. The grants have been provided through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, which is funded by Act 13 of 2012's Marcellus Shale Fund.In a statement, Sen. Vogel emphasized the importance of these projects in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors. He said, "Creating or improving recreational opportunities helps further enrich our communities and provides places...
