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IRRC Calls for Delay of RGGI, Questions Wolf’s Authority to Impose Rule
February 16, 2021

IRRC Calls for Delay of RGGI, Questions Wolf’s Authority to Impose Rule

The independent commission charged with reviewing proposed state rules and regulations today called for a one-year moratorium on the implementation of Governor Wolf’s mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and questioned the Governor’s unilateral decision to join the compact without legislative approval, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chair, and Joe Pittman (R-41), Vice Chair, of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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February 12, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Public Hearing on Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Pennsylvania

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors Hearing | Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m |    [Read More]

DuBois Courier Express – Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearing focuses on heroin/opioid crisis
February 12, 2021

DuBois Courier Express – Center for Rural Pennsylvania hearing focuses on heroin/opioid crisis

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Sen. Yaw Discusses Legislative Priorities During Zoom Call with Lycoming County Medical Society
February 11, 2021

Sen. Yaw Discusses Legislative Priorities During Zoom Call with Lycoming County Medical Society

During a Zoom discussion this week with members of the Lycoming County Medical Society (LCMS), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) identified a few of his legislative priorities for the 2021-2022 session.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package Approved
February 8, 2021

Sen. Yaw: $912 Million COVID-19 Relief Package Approved

A comprehensive $912 million relief package to help restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received final legislative approval on Friday, Feb. 5, and was signed by the Governor for enactment into law, according to state Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: Voters Will Have Say on Curbing Governor’s Emergency Declaration Powers
February 5, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Voters Will Have Say on Curbing Governor’s Emergency Declaration Powers

A proposed constitutional amendment to limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly received final legislative approval today and will be put before the voters to decide in the May 18 primary election, said state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

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February 5, 2021

Public Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Heroin/Opioid Crisis and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, February 11, beginning at 9 a.m., to learn more about COVID-19’s influence on the heroin/opioid crisis in Pennsylvania.    [Read More]

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February 5, 2021

Senator Yaw Recognizes University’s 175th Anniversary

A Senate Congratulatory Resolution recognizing Bucknell University on its 175th Anniversary was formally sponsored by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) this week in Harrisburg.   [Read More]

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February 4, 2021

Sen. Yaw Comments on Governor’s Massive Tax & Spend Budget Proposal

Governor Tom Wolf this week (February 3) unveiled his proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22, which includes a massive increase in state spending, a substantial personal income tax rate hike, imposition of Marcellus Shale extraction tax, and elimination of funding for broadband expansion as well as vital agricultural and health programs and services, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  The Governor’s proposed FY 2021-22 Budget includes a $3.1 billion (8.2 percent) increase in state spending from the current fiscal year. Listen  [Read More]

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February 3, 2021

RGGI Letter Sent to IRRC Following Committee Vote

In a party-line vote, the state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), today approved sending a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) urging its review of concerns expressed by numerous commentators, including those from organized labor leaders, business leaders and elected officials over the past year who have weighed in against the “CO2 Budget Trading Program,” proposed regulation - #7-559 (IRRC #3274).   [Read More]

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