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]
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]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today he plans to reintroduce legislation to help Pennsylvanians by reforming and accelerating certain permit approval processes within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]
With the conclusion of the 2021-2022 legislative session, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) reflects upon the legislative accomplishments from the last year that advanced Pennsylvania’s energy and environmental goals while laying the groundwork for more progress ahead. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 2, 2023, for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved several state investments this week to help local law enforcement agencies better protect their communities, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
