Press Releases

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June 27, 2023

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461, MCB   [Read More]

Jun

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June 27, 2023

Legislation that would authorize state parole agents to wear body cameras was approved this week by the Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Jun

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June 26, 2023

Today the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to approve Richard Negrin, Governor Josh Shapiro’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Jun

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June 23, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m., according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). The committee will consider the nomination of Richard Negrin as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as well as the following bills and resolutions:   [Read More]

Jun

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June 23, 2023

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Jun

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June 21, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved two bills addressing carbon capture sequestration and reporting requirements for accidental spills, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of both measures.   [Read More]

Jun

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June 20, 2023

The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.   [Read More]

Jun

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June 20, 2023

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol   [Read More]

Jun

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June 20, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the following bills:   [Read More]

Jun

19

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June 19, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today introduced legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth.    [Read More]

Jun

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June 19, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure in Pennsylvania.    [Read More]

Jun

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June 12, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Jun

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June 08, 2023

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2.56 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties.   [Read More]

Jun

07

2023

June 07, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on Virginia’s State Air Pollution Control Board’s vote to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulation:   [Read More]

Jun

07

2023

June 07, 2023

The state Senate today approved legislation to change the name of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and prime sponsor of the bill.   [Read More]

Jun

06

2023

June 06, 2023

Today the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to re-confirm Cindy Adams Dunn as the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), according to committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).    [Read More]

Jun

06

2023

June 06, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on Wednesday, June 7 at 9:30 AM to discuss carbon capture, utilization, and storage according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Jun

06

2023

June 06, 2023

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Jun

05

2023

June 05, 2023

The week of June 4th through June 10th would be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation.   [Read More]

Jun

02

2023

June 02, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. to consider the re-confirmation of Cindy Adams Dunn as Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Jun

02

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June 02, 2023

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live   [Read More]

Jun

02

2023

June 02, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced the recipients of over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants awarded to 73 projects across the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Jun

01

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June 01, 2023

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Jim Brewster (D-45) along with Rep. Frank Burns (D-72) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced they will serve as co-chairs for the Legislative Coal Caucus during the 2023-2024 session.   [Read More]

May

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May 24, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, was recognized by the Choose Clean Water Coalition as a “Clean Water Champion” at their annual conference reception in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening.   [Read More]

May

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May 19, 2023

More than 180 students from 13 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Tioga, and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on Thursday to participate in the Student Government Seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to debate important issues, develop legislation, and vote on “mock bills” in an open session.   [Read More]

May

18

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May 18, 2023

Population decline, lack of broadband, labor, child care and housing were a few areas of focus during Wednesday’s Pennsylvania Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, according to committee member Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).    [Read More]

May

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May 18, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was on-hand yesterday to present $32,500 in scholarships to students attending St. John Neumann Regional, Epiphany Elementary School, Grace Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, and New Covenant Academy through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

May

15

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May 15, 2023

Over 180 students representing 13 schools from across Bradford, Lycoming, Tioga, and Union counties will converge on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology on Thursday, May 18 for the annual Student Government Seminar hosted by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

May

15

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May 15, 2023

Center for Rural Pennsylvania-Senator Gene Yaw, Chair | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 9 a.m. | PA College of Technology, Williamsport, PA   [Read More]

May

11

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May 11, 2023

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on rural workforce availability and population change.   [Read More]