media_file= 807563729
October 20, 2022

Public hearing to examine the role of LNG in strengthening American energy security on the world stage

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Thursday, October 27 | 9:00a.m. | Steamfitter Local 420, Philadelphia  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate Approves Measures Expanding Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings
October 19, 2022

Yaw: Senate Approves Measures Expanding Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings

The Pennsylvania Senate today approved two measures to expand access to breast cancer screening tests with no out-of-pocket costs for people at high risk, said Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Pennsylvania waterways critical to state’s economic, energy growth, say panelists
October 18, 2022

Pennsylvania waterways critical to state’s economic, energy growth, say panelists

Business and industry groups want to continue leveraging Pennsylvania’s rivers to encourage workforce development, energy growth, and economic development across the state, panelists said on Friday during a joint Pennsylvania Senate hearing.  [Read More]

media_file= 807545050
October 14, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY Public Hearing: Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on youth mental health and Pennsylvania rural schools to highlight some of the challenges Pennsylvania rural school leaders face in addressing the growing mental health crisis among youth.  [Read More]

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Public Hearing on Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools
October 5, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Public Hearing on Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on youth mental health and Pennsylvania rural schools to highlight some of the challenges Pennsylvania rural school leaders face in addressing the growing mental health crisis among youth.   [Read More]

Yaw Talks Energy Independence During Visit to Bradford County
October 3, 2022

Yaw Talks Energy Independence During Visit to Bradford County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, visited Flynn Energy in Towanda recently for a tour and roundtable discussion with local business leaders to discuss how changes to the energy industry will have a local impact.   [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill Banning Food Packaging Containing PFAS
October 3, 2022

Yaw Introduces Bill Banning Food Packaging Containing PFAS

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) introduced legislation today that would ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Laws, Regs Needed for Blue Hydrogen Industry
September 30, 2022

Laws, Regs Needed for Blue Hydrogen Industry

There needs to be new legislation and regulations in place so that a new industry can be created in PA that would convert natural gas to hydrogen, which is a clean energy fuel, a manager for Shell Oil Co. warned during a recent public hearing co-chaired by state Sen. Gene Yaw.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming, Union Counties
September 20, 2022

Senator Yaw Announces Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming, Union Counties

Today, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced a $299,000 investment through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP), which will be directed to four park and recreational projects in Lycoming and Union counties.  [Read More]

Yaw hosts regional meeting on agriculture industry
September 19, 2022

Yaw hosts regional meeting on agriculture industry

State and local officials took part in three regional meetings on Friday to discuss continuing agriculture issues in the area and across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Back to Top