Senator Yaw Supports Passage of “Farming First” Package Bills Will Support PA Agriculture
May 09, 2019
State Sen. Gene Yaw supported passage of a package of bills this week that would help Pennsylvania agricultural operations remain competitive and profitable for current and future generations of farmers.
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Senate Committee Advances McDonnell Nomination
May 08, 2019
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today released the following statement on the Committee’s vote to approve Patrick McDonnell, Governor Tom Wolf’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
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Senator Yaw, Members of Task Force on Lead Exposure Discuss Legislative Report and Recommendations
May 07, 2019
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined legislative members of the Task Force on Lead Exposure to discuss legislative recommendations that were part of the ‘Lead Exposure Risks and Response in Pennsylvania: Report of the Advisory Committee and Task Force on Lead Exposure.’
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Sen. Yaw: Celebrate “Drinking Water Week,” May 5th-11th, in Pennsylvania
May 03, 2019
Recognizing the importance of safe and clean drinking water, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week offered a Senate Resolution declaring May 5th through the 11th, 2019 as “Drinking Water Week” in Pennsylvania.
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Public meeting to consider the re-confirmation of Patrick McDonnell as DEP Secretary
May 03, 2019
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | May 8, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A |
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State Senate Declares May 5th through May 11th, 2019 as “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
May 01, 2019
The state Senate today declared May 5th through May 11th, 2019 as “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. Members of the Senate approved a resolution recognizing the event.
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Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Earns Committee Approval
April 30, 2019
A bill that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during an emergency declaration was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Judy Ward (R-30) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).
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Senate Panel Approves Dunn Nomination with Bipartisan Support
April 30, 2019
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today released the following statement after voting to re-confirm Cindy Adams Dunn as the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
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Yaw Applauds Governor, CBF Students As Hellbender Bill Signed into Law
April 23, 2019
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended Gov. Tom Wolf for signing into law legislation designating a new, visible symbol of clean water for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Bill Signing Ceremony for Senate Bill 9 (Hellbender)
April 23, 2019
Bill signing ceremony making the Eastern Hellbender the official state amphibian.
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Voting Meeting to Consider Re-confirmation of Cindy Adams Dunn
April 23, 2019
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | April 30, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461 Main Capitol Building |
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Senator Yaw Honors Loyalsock Boys’ Basketball Coach Ron “CI” Insinger
April 09, 2019
Loyalsock Township High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Ron “CI” Insinger was honored on the floor of the Pennsylvania state Senate Tuesday for his distinguished career as a high school coach and teacher, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). |
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