The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today to reform Impact Fee distribution, address power generation needs, improve oil and gas well plugging and rename Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
The state Senate today approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
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]
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]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
On April 8, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors held a public hearing at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg to advance awareness and support for rural mental health. [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has reintroduced a bill to support small businesses and veterans’ organizations who rely on skill games and protect them from devastating higher taxes. [Read More]
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]
The state Senate recently declared the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 69 along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate acted this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
