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Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay
July 12, 2022

Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay

The recently approved Pennsylvania budget is a historic win for the state’s waterways and environment.  Pennsylvania lawmakers approved spending $220 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a new Clean Streams Fund, much of which will provide financial support to Pennsylvania farmers.  The Fund will also help Pennsylvania gain momentum in meeting its goals for reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.   [Read More]

Yaw: Governor’s ‘Baffling’ Veto Marks a Sad Day for Pennsylvania
July 12, 2022

Yaw: Governor’s ‘Baffling’ Veto Marks a Sad Day for Pennsylvania

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement today after the governor vetoed legislation that would guarantee energy choice for all 13 million Pennsylvanians:   [Read More]

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law
July 12, 2022

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards has been signed into law. “Developed areas, and the turf associated with them, are a growing source of nutrient pollution to our waters,” Yaw said. “These standards, which are consistent with standards enacted in neighboring states, […]  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Directs Critical Funding Toward Environmental Programs
July 11, 2022

Yaw: Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Directs Critical Funding Toward Environmental Programs

The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who voted for the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw: Commonwealth Court Right to Pause Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax
July 8, 2022

Yaw: Commonwealth Court Right to Pause Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement after the Commonwealth Court granted a preliminary injunction today that delays Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending further court action:  [Read More]

Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund
July 8, 2022

Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund

Legislation establishing the landmark Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund heads to the governor’s desk this week as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sens. Scott Martin (R-13), Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today.  [Read More]

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor
July 7, 2022

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards heads to the governor’s desk this week for his signature.  [Read More]

Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor
July 7, 2022

Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor

Legislation that protects consumers’ energy choices heads to the governor’s desk after approval from the House of Representatives this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said.  [Read More]

Media Advisory – Senator Yaw to Participate in CSVT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
June 29, 2022

Media Advisory – Senator Yaw to Participate in CSVT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will participate in the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project’s Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, June 29th.  | Watch Live  [Read More]

Yaw: PCT Administration Building Named for Retiring College President
June 27, 2022

Yaw: PCT Administration Building Named for Retiring College President

The Student & Administrative Services Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology will soon bear the name of retiring President Davie Jane Gilmour.  [Read More]

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