By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot. Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike. Senate Bill 1, […] [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw supports pending voter identification legislation to ensure more fairness and accuracy at the polls. [Read More]
Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue. [Read More]
We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. [Read More]
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko will announce the findings of the Differences in Rural and Urban PA 529 Education Savings Accounts, 2018-2022 Report, which focuses on differences between rural and urban PA 529 account owners. |Watch Live Capitol Media Center [Read More]
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 reintroduced in the Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today participated in a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh to discuss energy access and affordability. [Read More]
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461 MCB [Read More]
Following the inauguration today in Harrisburg of new Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who serves as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement: [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced more than $1.7 million in state funding for four park and recreation projects in Lycoming and Union counties. [Read More]
