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May 6, 2025

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by Senate

The state Senate today approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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May 5, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 102, SB 682, SB 704 and SB 712

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Room 461, MCB  [Read More]

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”
April 23, 2025

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  [Read More]

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts Hearing on Advancing Rural Mental Health Awareness and Support
April 11, 2025

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts Hearing on Advancing Rural Mental Health Awareness and Support

On April 8, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors held a public hearing at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg to advance awareness and support for rural mental health.  [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill to Support Small Businesses and Veterans’ Organizations
April 11, 2025

Yaw Introduces Bill to Support Small Businesses and Veterans’ Organizations

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has reintroduced a bill to support small businesses and veterans’ organizations who rely on skill games and protect them from devastating higher taxes.  [Read More]

State Senate Declares April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
April 2, 2025

State Senate Declares April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania

The state Senate recently declared the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 69 along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention
April 1, 2025

Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention

Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate acted this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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April 1, 2025

Public hearing on advancing rural mental health awareness and support

Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

Gov. Shapiro and Republicans appear headed for energy showdown
March 29, 2025

Gov. Shapiro and Republicans appear headed for energy showdown

On a chilly day when Gov. Josh Shapiro stood before a cow-filled barn to promote the concept of farmer groups buying and running manure-to-energy devices — just one sliver of Mr. Shapiro’s multi-faceted energy plan — Sen. Gene Yaw sounded the energy alarm.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
March 20, 2025

Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110), hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 200 participants representing the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors.  [Read More]

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