Senator Yaw Addresses 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference
October 27, 2021

Senator Yaw Addresses 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today discussed legislation that will improve Pennsylvania’s waterways during the 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Virtual Conference.  [Read More]

PA House Agriculture Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act
October 27, 2021

PA House Agriculture Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act

A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was approved today by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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October 27, 2021

News Conference – Center for Rural Pennsylvania to Release COVID-19 Housing Report

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors will release a report on the housing boom that occurred in rural Pennsylvania counties during the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11 am in the Main Capitol Rotunda.  [Read More]

Yaw Supports Passage of Telemedicine Bill
October 26, 2021

Yaw Supports Passage of Telemedicine Bill

HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation promoting telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) who voted for the bill. “Telemedicine is a rapidly growing component of health care, and many health care professionals […]  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls
October 26, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls

In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate on Monday approved a bill, 49-0, banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Touts National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23
October 22, 2021

Sen. Yaw Touts National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10AM-2PM.   [Read More]

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October 21, 2021

Senators Highlight Need for Natural Gas Infrastructure to Preserve Access and Combat Rising Costs

Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) joined Jim Gallagher with Steamfitters Local 420 and Matt Toomey with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure.   [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options
October 19, 2021

Senate Committee Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options

Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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October 18, 2021

Senators Highlight Importance of Protecting Energy Jobs and Consumers

Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) held a press conference to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure and the good-paying jobs and lower energy costs associated with it on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Main Capitol Rotunda. |   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  $3.3 Million Available to Connect Businesses and Schools, Boost Job Training Opportunities
October 8, 2021

Sen. Yaw: $3.3 Million Available to Connect Businesses and Schools, Boost Job Training Opportunities

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today echoed the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announcement urging eligible local workforce development boards (LWBDs) to apply for $3.3 million in new Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grants that will connect businesses and school districts and expand career opportunities throughout Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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