Nearly a year has passed since Gov. Josh Shapiro first announced a “new era” of leadership in energy with a program he claimed would create 15,000 jobs, save energy customers $664 million and generate $11.4 billion in investments in “clean, reliable energy resources.” [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced two Tioga County businesses have received funding through the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget, which would increase state spending by $3.6 billion, an increase of 7.5% over the current year’s budget: [Read More]
The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced two local businesses have received funding through the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. [Read More]
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two energy-related bills sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced $80,885 has been awarded to East Buffalo Township, Union County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced a $7,736,520 state investment awarded to Towanda Municipal Authority, Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced a $1,863,730 state investment awarded to Elkland Borough Authority through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
A Republican state senator said he wants Pennsylvania to set up a fund with billions of dollars that would make low-interest loans to build new power plants, as state leaders start a new legislative session amid a tightening energy situation. [Read More]
