February 29, 2024
Op-Ed: Maryland Puts the Grid to the Test While Pennsylvania Pays the Bill
Last year, the Maryland General Assembly announced plans to reduce its output of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 60% by 2031. [Read More]
Author: kgordon
February 29, 2024
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP (Part 1)
Senator Gene Yaw questions Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Senator Yaw is the chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee. [Read More]
February 28, 2024
Sen. Yaw Recognizes Northeast Bradford Athletes
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) honored Northeast Bradford High School athletes for their recent PIAA District IV championships. [Read More]
February 26, 2024
A Q&A with state Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
As chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, state Sen. Gene Yaw plays a major role in determining the direction the state Senate takes on energy policy. [Read More]
February 20, 2024
Carbon capture and storage can keep rural economies strong
Rural communities have an important role to play in advancing and shaping the transition to low- carbon energy and manufacturing across the United States. [Read More]
February 12, 2024
Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently earned a 2023-24 legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies. [Read More]
February 9, 2024
Sen. Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2024 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday. [Read More]
February 6, 2024
Yaw Raises Concerns Over Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro’s Budget, Failure to Acknowledge PA’s Energy Sector
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) voiced concerns today about the excessive $3.2 billion increase in state spending in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget. [Read More]
February 5, 2024
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
February 2, 2024
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts Public Hearing on Rural Population Change
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors recently hosted a public hearing on rural population change at Thiel College in Greenville, Mercer County. [Read More]