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Sen. Yaw Hosts Annual Government Seminar for Area High School Students
March 14, 2024

Sen. Yaw Hosts Annual Government Seminar for Area High School Students

More than 200 students from 18 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union Counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on March 7th to participate in the Student Government Seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to debate important issues, develop legislation, and vote on “mock bills” in an open session.  [Read More]

Child care crisis explored at Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearing
March 12, 2024

Child care crisis explored at Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearing

MAR LIN — Most parents of young children in the Schuylkill County workforce need child care services, and those who are not in the workforce are absent because child care is not available or they can’t afford it.  [Read More]

Regional elected officials learn how to respond to medical emergencies
March 12, 2024

Regional elected officials learn how to respond to medical emergencies

A bleeding extremity. An opioid overdose. A heart arrhythmia or cardiac arrest incident. An individual despondent and considering suicide.  [Read More]

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February 29, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP (Part 2)

Senator Gene Yaw questions Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Senator Yaw is the chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee.   [Read More]

Yaw: PA Senate Passes Measure Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
February 7, 2024

Yaw: PA Senate Passes Measure Supporting a More Secure Southern Border

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Pennsylvania Senate colleagues today in passing a measure calling for action to address the crisis at America’s southern border and supporting the rights of states to protect their citizens.  [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill to Repeal RGGI Carbon Tax
February 5, 2024

Yaw Introduces Bill to Repeal RGGI Carbon Tax

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019. RGGI, a multi-state compact, would increase electricity rates for consumers, cut energy and manufacturing jobs and lead to the closure of Pennsylvania power plants.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1058
February 5, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 1058

Senate Environmental Resources Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability
January 25, 2024

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will join members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee, the Ohio House of Representatives Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 1st at 10 a.m. to focus on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability.  [Read More]

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January 25, 2024

Penn College NAP Grant News Conference

Penn College NAP Grant News Conference  [Read More]

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January 25, 2024

Penn College NAP Funding

Penn College NAP Funding  [Read More]

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