Author: Eric K.

Yaw: Senate Committee Approves Creation of Significant Environmental Programs, Increase in Lease Agreement Transparency
September 29, 2021

Yaw: Senate Committee Approves Creation of Significant Environmental Programs, Increase in Lease Agreement Transparency

(HARRISBURG) – The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee today approved three bills designed to create significant environmental programs and increase the transparency for lease agreements with natural gas operators. “Today’s actions will have a generational affect,” said Senator Yaw, chair of the ERE committee. “By establishing these two funds, we will ensure an […]  [Read More]

Sunbury Daily Item & The Tribune Democrat Bill would keep unlicensed DAs from staying on job
September 29, 2021

Sunbury Daily Item & The Tribune Democrat Bill would keep unlicensed DAs from staying on job

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September 28, 2021

Public hearing to explore current policy approaches to solar development in PA and matters to consider when beginning and ending/decommissioning a solar project

Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Friday, October 1, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Shippensburg University |   [Read More]

Media Advisory – Sen. Yaw, ERE Committee to consider monumental environmental program and royalty transparency legislation, as well as examine proposed price rule’s potential to sustain competitive and reliable energy markets.
September 27, 2021

Media Advisory – Sen. Yaw, ERE Committee to consider monumental environmental program and royalty transparency legislation, as well as examine proposed price rule’s potential to sustain competitive and reliable energy markets.

PA Senate Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) will convene a voting meeting of the Committee to consider bills.  [Read More]

Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Editorial) House, governor should act quickly on firefighting bill
September 25, 2021

Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Editorial) House, governor should act quickly on firefighting bill

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September 24, 2021

Meeting to consider SB 525, SB 806, SB 832, followed by an informational briefing on PJM’s MOPR proposal and maintaining competitive and reliable energy markets

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | NOB, Hearing Room #1   [Read More]

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Wolf Administration’s 2021 Climate Action Plan, Push to Advance RGGI
September 22, 2021

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Wolf Administration’s 2021 Climate Action Plan, Push to Advance RGGI

Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today:  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate
September 21, 2021

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate

A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was approved today by the full Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

Public Hearing on Solar Development in Rural Pennsylvania Set for October 1
September 20, 2021

Public Hearing on Solar Development in Rural Pennsylvania Set for October 1

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing on Friday, October 1st at 9 a.m. at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania to explore current policy approaches to solar development in rural Pennsylvania, and matters to consider when beginning and ending/decommissioning a solar project. The hearing will also be held via Zoom.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville
September 20, 2021

Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Friday with over 130 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties.  [Read More]

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