February 8, 2023
Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw
State Sen. Gene Yaw supports pending voter identification legislation to ensure more fairness and accuracy at the polls. [Read More]
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February 2, 2023
Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant
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]
January 30, 2023
Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett
We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. [Read More]
January 24, 2023
PA 529 Savings and Investment Accounts
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]
January 23, 2023
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Reintroduced in New Legislative Session
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]
January 20, 2023
Sen. Yaw: Grid Reliability Key Focus During Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing
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]
January 17, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 115 and SR 9
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461 MCB [Read More]
January 17, 2023
Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues
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]
January 13, 2023
Yaw Announces more than $1.7 Million in Funding for Parks and Recreation Projects
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]
January 11, 2023
Informational Meeting on Chesapeake Bay Issues
Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, and the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Allegheny Room, Farm Show Complex [Read More]