21 coaches at institutions in Beaver County earned $28,908 on average in 2022
The average coaching salary at Geneva College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Beaver County, was $37,538, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Local School Districts Receive Food Service Equipment Grants, Kail Says
BEAVER, PA—Four local school districts are receiving funding to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias because of grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Funding for the grants is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program.Beaver County’s Hopewell Area School District and Western Beaver County School District are receiving $33,500 and $24,185, respectively. Washington County’s Fort Cherry School District and McGuffey School District are...
Vogel, Kinkead Highlight Impacts of Capitol Hunger Garden as It Begins Its 14th Season
HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), co-chairs of the bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Hunger Caucus, are set to host a press conference to shed light on the enduring impacts of the Capitol Hunger Garden as it embarks on its 14th season.The press conference, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Hunger Garden located between the Main Capitol Building and the Ryan Office Building in Harrisburg, aims to showcase the vital role that the garden plays in the local community."The Capitol Hunger Garden is a wonderful...
- Constituents Invited to Kail Open Houses on May 3, 10
- Vogel Announces Over $6.3 Million in State Infrastructure Grants for Beaver and Lawrence Counties
- Which former Beaver County News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
- Vogel Announces Over $20 million in Investments Awarded in Beaver and Butler Counties to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet
- Which former Beaver County News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?
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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...