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August 21, 2020

Public hearing to examine the economic and employment impacts of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | August 25, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. | Boilermakers Local Lodge #154, Pittsburgh (and Zoom)  [Read More]

Sayre Borough receives $150K for Hayden Street Pump Station improvements (Morning Times)
August 18, 2020

Sayre Borough receives $150K for Hayden Street Pump Station improvements (Morning Times)

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August 17, 2020

PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports

PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation  [Read More]

Pickett, Yaw Announce Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Bradford County
August 17, 2020

Pickett, Yaw Announce Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Bradford County

Four municipalities in the 110th Legislative District today were awarded state grants to assist in the completion of water and sewer improvement projects that will benefit residents and  communities, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). The funding was made available through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.  [Read More]

Area Legislators Announce Grants for Montgomery Water Authority, Gregg Township Municipal Authority
August 17, 2020

Area Legislators Announce Grants for Montgomery Water Authority, Gregg Township Municipal Authority

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Garth Everett (R-84) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today announced two significant investments to improve water and wastewater treatment in the region.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces Over $2.5 Million for Housing, Rental Programs in Region
August 14, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces Over $2.5 Million for Housing, Rental Programs in Region

A number of organizations across the 23rd Senatorial District today received funding through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to provide affordable housing options to area residents in need,  according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Pittsburgh Field Hearing to Examine the Economic and Employment Impacts of Pennsylvania’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
August 12, 2020

Pittsburgh Field Hearing to Examine the Economic and Employment Impacts of Pennsylvania’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee will be holding a public hearing – Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1PM - to further examine the economic and employment impacts of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  [Read More]

Lancaster Online (The Caucus) – Pa. lawmakers keep up battle against Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
August 1, 2020

Lancaster Online (The Caucus) – Pa. lawmakers keep up battle against Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

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State Lawmakers Tour Western PA Natural Gas Well Rig Servicing Firm
July 31, 2020

State Lawmakers Tour Western PA Natural Gas Well Rig Servicing Firm

Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee met in Butler County Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the next generation technologies associated with long lateral, high pressure and multi-natural gas well completions, during a tour of Deep Well Services (DWS).  [Read More]

DEP Consultant Under Fire as Link to Other RGGI Support Statements Emerge
July 29, 2020

DEP Consultant Under Fire as Link to Other RGGI Support Statements Emerge

Correspondence supporting Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), as well as opposition to legislation requiring legislative oversight of the RGGI plan, have now been called into question as having a direct connection to ICF International Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based global consulting and technology services company employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study Pennsylvania’s potential participation in RGGI, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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