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February 23, 2021

Op-ed: For Sneak Peak of Wolf’s Energy Policies, Mosey on Down to Texas

By Senator Gene Yaw Chair, Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee An extreme demand for electricity coupled with energy supply disruptions caused by record-low temperatures has triggered an energy crisis in Texas. State regulators and government officials are desperately attempting to ensure there is enough energy capacity to keep places like hospitals, water treatment facilities […] [Read More]

February 22, 2021

Senator Yaw Talks 2021-22 State Budget, COVID-19 and Relief for Small Businesses During GSVCC Event

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) on Friday was the featured speaker for a virtual legislative update with the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (GSVCC). [Read More]

February 19, 2021

Sen. Yaw Applauds Protection of Union County Farm for Agriculture Production

Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board on Thursday protected the future of farming for another local farm operation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

February 18, 2021

Sen. Yaw: DCED ‘Act 13’ Grant Program Opens for 2021

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for Act 13 grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

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]

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]

February 12, 2021

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

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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]

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]

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]