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July 24, 2020

PA Senate Environmental Chairman Questions Impartiality Behind Consulting Firm Hired to Study RGGI Proposal

In a letter sent to Secretary Patrick McDonnell of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) questioned the impartiality of ICF International, Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based global consulting and technology services company employed by DEP to study Pennsylvania’s potential participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]

July 15, 2020

Area Legislators Support Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Approval on Extended Disaster Declarations

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Garth Everett (R-84) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today applauded passage of a proposed constitutional amendment by the legislature that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations made by the governor, unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly. [Read More]

July 15, 2020

Yaw: Applications Now Accepted for Beginning Farmer Tax Credits

Applications are now being accepted for a tax credit program intended to support Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry by helping new farmers get established, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the legislation that created the initiative. [Read More]

July 15, 2020

Sayre Morning Times – Yaw, Pickett vote in favor of energy tax credit program

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July 13, 2020

Senator Yaw Endorses Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program

The state Senate approved bipartisan legislation today, 40-9, that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs, particularly in northeastern Pennsylvania, and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]

July 8, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces Guidelines for $50 Million in Fire & EMS Grants

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the guidelines for the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant Program have been released and that fire companies and EMS agencies may now register to receive funds. [Read More]

July 6, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters

Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) who supported the bills. [Read More]

July 1, 2020

Sen. Yaw: PA Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reform Bills

The Pennsylvania Senate this week continued its work to improve police training and reduce deadly force incidents, approving a second round of reform legislation, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

July 1, 2020

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors Appoints Kyle C. Kopko Director

On behalf of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, Center Chairman Senator Gene Yaw today announced that Kyle C. Kopko, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Center’s new director. Dr. Kopko succeeds Barry L. Denk, who is retiring from the Center at the end of July after 28 years of service. [Read More]

June 30, 2020

Senator Yaw Supports Bill Bolstering Fire Safety Requirements at Child Care Centers

A bill to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval on Monday and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the bill. [Read More]