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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]

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Public Hearing Addresses Critical Need for Child Care Access
March 14, 2024

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Public Hearing Addresses Critical Need for Child Care Access

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors recently hosted a public hearing to address child care access in rural Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill County Technology Center (STC)—South Campus in Schuylkill County.  [Read More]

Yaw: Shapiro Energy Plan Ignores Looming Crisis
March 13, 2024

Yaw: Shapiro Energy Plan Ignores Looming Crisis

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s energy plan announced earlier today:  [Read More]

Op-Ed: Maryland Puts the Grid to the Test While Pennsylvania Pays the Bill
February 29, 2024

Op-Ed: Maryland Puts the Grid to the Test While Pennsylvania Pays the Bill

Last year, the Maryland General Assembly announced plans to reduce its output of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 60% by 2031.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Recognizes Northeast Bradford Athletes
February 28, 2024

Sen. Yaw Recognizes Northeast Bradford Athletes

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) honored Northeast Bradford High School athletes for their recent PIAA District IV championships.  [Read More]

Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%
February 12, 2024

Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently earned a 2023-24 legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
February 9, 2024

Sen. Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2024 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday.  [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]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
February 5, 2024

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania

The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth.  [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]

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