August 15: “State of Addiction” Public Hearing Set In Ebensburg
August 14, 2018
Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will host a public hearing tomorrow with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to gather more information on Medication Assisted Treatment services, Pennsylvania drug courts, and reemployment opportunities for people battling addiction to heroin and opioids.
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“State of Addiction” Public Hearing Set for August 15
August 09, 2018
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing in Ebensburg on Wednesday, August 15 to gather more information on Medication Assisted Treatment services, Pennsylvania drug courts, and reemployment opportunities for people battling addiction to heroin and opioids.
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Superintendents, school officials to attend school safety roundtable discussion next week
August 09, 2018
Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) will host the Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Senator David G. Argall (R-29), for a roundtable discussion on school safety efforts next week with local school superintendents and administrative staff.
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Public Roundtable on School Safety – Williamsport, PA
August 08, 2018
Senate Majority Policy Committee Public Roundtable School Safety | August 16, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Bush Campus Center | Williamsport, PA 17701
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Sen. Yaw: $40 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees Distributed Locally; Total Fee Distribution Now Tops $250 Million in 23rd District
June 21, 2018
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that his Senatorial District, consisting of Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, has surpassed the $250 million mark for natural gas “Impact Fee” disbursements since passage of Act 13 of 2012.
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State of the Dairy Industry in Pennsylvania
June 19, 2018
Senator Gene Yaw questions Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and David Graybill of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau during a Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing on the state of the dairy industry in Pennsylvania.
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Senate Approves Sweeping Changes to Redistricting Process, Ensures Fair Judicial Districts
June 14, 2018
The state Senate today voted to adopt historic legislation that changes the way legislative and Congressional districts are created, as well as how appellate court judges are elected, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure.
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Redistricting Reform (Senate Bill 22)
June 12, 2018
Senator Gene Yaw discusses Senate action on Senate Bill 22, redistricting reform legislation that would establish an independent commission of citizens who will be tasked with creating legislative and Congressional districts.
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Committee Approves Bill Seeking Compensation for Pennsylvania Landowners in Delaware River Basin
June 12, 2018
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved six measures, including legislation that will provide compensation for landowners in the Delaware River Basin who are in jeopardy of losing valuable property rights to a pending ban on natural gas drilling, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Committee Chairman.
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Public Policy and Best Practices for Reducing Opioid Harm
June 11, 2018
Public Policy and Best Practices for Reducing Opioid Harm | June 6, 2018 | 14 East Wing, State Capitol Building
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Meeting to consider SB 917, SB 1027, SB 1189, HB 2154, HB 927, SR 326, SR 373 and SR 375
June 08, 2018
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | June 12, 2018 | Room 8E-B |
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Sen. Yaw Resolution Designates June 3-9, 2018 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
June 04, 2018
The state Senate today unanimously approved a resolution designating the week of June 3rd through June 9th as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).
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