Late last year, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia about the city’s critical role in boosting liquified natural gas exports – and the positive geopolitical and climate impacts that come along with it. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on its 150th Anniversary. [Read More]
One hundred and three fire and emergency medical service providers across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties will receive $1,247,906.97 million through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, this week met with two of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees to serve as heads of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko today announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties. [Read More]
We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. [Read More]
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was reintroduced in the Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today participated in a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh to discuss energy access and affordability. [Read More]
HARRISBURG – Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail, and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). “I strongly encourage eligible applicants in the five-county region […] [Read More]
