Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting to Consider  Nomination of Jessica Shirley
June 24, 2025

Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting to Consider Nomination of Jessica Shirley

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to consider the nomination of Jessica Shirley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw: Natural Gas Impact Fee Generates Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for 23rd District Since 2011
June 23, 2025

Yaw: Natural Gas Impact Fee Generates Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for 23rd District Since 2011

The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2 Million in PHARE Funding
June 11, 2025

Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2 Million in PHARE Funding

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,170,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices
June 11, 2025

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices

A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was approved today with bipartisan support from the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
June 10, 2025

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania

The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair.  [Read More]

Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County
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]

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee
June 2, 2025

Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee

The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously 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]

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts May Board Meeting at Corry Higher Education Council
May 28, 2025

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts May Board Meeting at Corry Higher Education Council

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors held its May Board meeting at the Corry Higher Education Council in Corry, Erie County. The Board engaged with local leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to explore rural education initiatives and regional development efforts in northwestern Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices Approved by Local Government Committee
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]

media_file= 1083616470
May 12, 2025

As Grid Strain Mounts, Lawmakers Highlight Positive Steps Toward Power Reliability in Pennsylvania

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) convened a joint public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee to assess how Pennsylvania is preparing to meet rapidly growing electricity demand.  [Read More]

Back to Top