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November 8, 2021

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislators to Announce Pennsylvania Skill Game Regulation Measure Wednesday

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, beginning at 2PM in the State Capitol Media Center (East Wing), to announce legislation that will regulate and establish an additional tax on video skill games in the Commonwealth.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Honored as Champion of Small Business
November 7, 2021

Sen. Yaw Honored as Champion of Small Business

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business for his impeccable voting record in support of key small business issues during the 2019-20 legislative session.  [Read More]

Rural Pennsylvania Counties Saw Residential Property Sales Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic
November 1, 2021

Rural Pennsylvania Counties Saw Residential Property Sales Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic

Rural Pennsylvania counties experienced a housing boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of statewide residential property transfer data by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

OP-ED:  RGGI is Wrong for PA, Electric Ratepayers
October 28, 2021

OP-ED: RGGI is Wrong for PA, Electric Ratepayers

As Pennsylvania gets pushed by Gov. Tom Wolf toward energy policy that includes joining a group of states with the ultimate consequence being a new tax burden placed on all state residents, more and more evidence becomes available that it’s the wrong policy for the commonwealth.  [Read More]

Senators Comment on Attorney General Shapiro’s Statements on RGGI
October 27, 2021

Senators Comment on Attorney General Shapiro’s Statements on RGGI

Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Joe Pittman (R-41) commented today on recent statements made by Attorney General Josh Shapiro in opposition to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI):  [Read More]

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October 27, 2021

Sen. Yaw Votes to Disapprove Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers

Arguing that the rhetoric is vastly different from the reality, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today voted to disapprove a Wolf Administration regulation that would impose a tax on Pennsylvania energy producers by joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk
October 27, 2021

Sen. Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk

As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, would clarify the statutory requirements for individuals who hold the office of District Attorney in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

PA Senate Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options
October 27, 2021

PA Senate 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 state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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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