June 2, 2023
Meeting for consideration of Cynthia Dunn (Secretary of DCNR)
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
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June 2, 2023
Senator Yaw Applauds Environmental Education Grants Awarded to Local Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced the recipients of over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants awarded to 73 projects across the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
May 24, 2023
Senator Yaw Recognized by Choose Clean Water Coalition as “Clean Water Champion”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, was recognized by the Choose Clean Water Coalition as a “Clean Water Champion” at their annual conference reception in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening. [Read More]
May 19, 2023
Sen. Yaw Hosts Government Seminar for Area High School Students
More than 180 students from 13 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Tioga, and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on Thursday 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]
May 10, 2023
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bills Improving DEP Permit Appeals Process, Renaming State Agency, Addressing Stream Maintenance
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services,” and improve the Department’s appeals process, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
May 10, 2023
Yaw Introduces Legislation to Regulate Legal Skill Video Games
Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
May 2, 2023
Senator Yaw Selected by WVIA as Recipient of PA PBS “Good Neighbor Award”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was selected by WVIA as a recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” at the inaugural PA PBS 2023 Champions of Lifelong Learning Awards at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 2nd. [Read More]
May 2, 2023
Senator Yaw Recognizes Mark Madden on Retirement from Penn State Extension
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized outgoing Penn State Extension Area 3 Client Relationship Manager (CRM), Mark Madden, on his retirement after more than twenty-nine years of dedicated service. [Read More]
May 1, 2023
Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Highlights Need to Improve Pennsylvania’s Grid Stability
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Monday held a briefing to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and provide an update on the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
April 28, 2023
Yaw to Introduce Bill Renaming State Agency
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced this week that he will soon introduce legislation to change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services.” [Read More]