June 24, 2025
Hearing on consideration of the nomination of Jessica Shirley – Secretary of DEP
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
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June 6, 2025
Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County
A new destination retail super store planned for Lycoming County could spur economic development and new opportunities for tourism and recreation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83). During today’s county commissioners meeting, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a new location in Muncy Township, its third in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
May 13, 2025
Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices Approved by Local Government Committee
A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
May 8, 2025
Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates
Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
May 1, 2025
Yaw, Pickett Announce Funding for Wysox Community Park Boat Launch
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced $205,600 was recently awarded in Bradford County for the rehabilitation of the Wysox Community Park Boat Launch along the Susquehanna River. The funding was approved through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Boating Facility Grant Program. [Read More]
May 1, 2025
Op-Ed: Goliath Twists the Tale on Skill Games
It’s a tale as old as time in Harrisburg, but for those who read about skill games for the first time an obvious question often remains; how is this different from gambling? [Read More]
April 8, 2025
Lawmaker touts carbon capture bill
“The best thing we can have for our environment is the most robust economy we can have,” said state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, who is chairman of the committee which recently voted out of committee several bills. [Read More]
April 3, 2025
Martin, Yaw Recognized for Ag Conservation Leadership
State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) were recognized by the Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Assistance Training for their leadership in conservation efforts at Wednesday’s ACAP Ag Conservation Conference in Harrisburg. [Read More]