A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is now law, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). [Read More]
Legislation authored by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh) to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices has received final approval from the Pennsylvania General Assembly and now heads to Governor Josh Shapiro for his signature. [Read More]
A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $122,050 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas has been awarded in Sullivan County through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), state Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) announced $6,534,088 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas has been awarded in Lycoming County through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $36,000 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas in Tioga County was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) highlighted the impact of legislative inaction on skill games, sharing concerns from businesses throughout the state that have lost a source of supplemental revenue used to support their operations and give back to their communities. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, today issued the following statement upon the release of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science annual report card: [Read More]
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Legislation to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all health care settings was approved today by the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of Senate Bill 730. [Read More]
