Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, December 12
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m., according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 832; and the nominations to the Environmental Hearing Board: Paul Bruder and Maryanne Wesdock
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: PHMC Awards Cultural and Historical Support Grants
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $24,000 in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to six eligible museums and official county historical societies across the 23rd District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognizes Retiring Lycoming County Commissioners
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized outgoing Lycoming County Commissioners, Tony Mussare and Rick Mirabito, on their retirement after many years of dedicated service. [Read More]
Senator Yaw, Senate Leadership Submit Public Comment Opposing DEP’s Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy
Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Senate President Pro Tempore, Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader, Joe Pittman (R-41), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman, Scott Martin (R-13), submitted public comment opposing the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy (“Policy”). [Read More]
Op-ed: Refund Due for Pitt’s Poor Work
Late this summer, the University of Pittsburgh released the so-called findings of a “study” by the School of Public Health examining the health impacts of shale gas development in southwestern Pennsylvania. The study, funded by a $2.5 million state grant under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health in 2020, is inherently and deliberately misleading and disingenuous. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Receives MSC “Shale Gas Advocate Award”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was selected by the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) as the recipient of the “Shale Gas Advocate Award” during the MSC 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington on Tuesday, November 28th. [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Gov. Shapiro’s RGGI Appeal
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on Gov. Shapiro’s decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that entrance by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and state Environmental Quality Board (EQB) into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval violates the Pennsylvania Constitution. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Over $3.5 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced $3,530,007 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that will be distributed across Lycoming and Sullivan Counties to assist low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in those communities. [Read More]
Yaw Applauds Increase in State Funding for Penn College
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) applauded a $3.2 million increase in state funding for the Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT), included as part of a measure to fund Pennsylvania’s state-related universities for 2023-24 passed by the Senate today. [Read More]
Senate OKs Yaw Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance
The state Senate today approved two bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measures. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw to Appear on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) Tuesday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will appear on the Pennsylvania Cable Network’s (PCN) “Capitol Preview” Program on Tuesday, November 14 to discuss the reliability of the PJM electric grid, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and other environmental – related topics. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Hold Joint Hearing on Interstate Relationships within the PJM Grid
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and the Ohio General Assembly convened in Pittsburgh last week for a joint public hearing on interstate relationships within the PJM grid, according to Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Applauds Commonwealth Court Decision on RGGI
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement after the Commonwealth Court found that Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) may only be achieved through legislation duly enacted by the General Assembly. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislatures to Hold Joint Hearing on Inter-State Relationships within the PJM Grid
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a joint public hearing with members of the Ohio General Assembly on Thursday, November 2nd at 10a.m. to discuss inter-state relationships within the PJM electric grid, according to chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Today’s House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Hearing
Following today’s public hearing of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement: [Read More]
Joint public hearing with the Ohio Public Utilities Committee on Inter-State Relationships within PJM Grid
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | William Penn Omni Hotel, Lawrence Welk Room, Pittsburgh, PA [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee, Ohio Public Utilities Committees to Hold Joint Hearing on Inter-State Relationships within the PJM Grid
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, along with members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee and the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will hold a joint public hearing on Thursday, November 2nd at 10a.m. to discuss inter-state relationships within the PJM electric grid. [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) discussed what the future hydrogen economy means for jobs, energy and the environment following a recent federal decision to award funding to two hubs benefitting Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Host Wellsboro Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture Featuring Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) hosted their annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 150 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Tioga County. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 265 and HB 1246
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Room 461, Main Capitol [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, October 24
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Tuesday, October 24th at 10a.m. to consider the following bills: [Read More]
Bartolotta, Ward, Pittman, Robinson and Yaw to Highlight Benefits of Hydrogen Hubs
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will discuss the benefits of hydrogen hubs to the environment and the economy on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Rotunda, State Capitol, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Advances Critical Support for EMS, Hospitals & Nursing Homes
The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation advancing critical public health components of the budget process, according to State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Applauds Funding Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire Companies
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $61,025 in funding awarded to eight local volunteer fire companies across the 23rd District to help rural communities increase protection from wildfires, while encouraging fire safety. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Hosts Lewisburg Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture Featuring Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 100 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Lycoming and Union Counties. [Read More]
Breakfast Meeting Hosted by Area Legislators to Feature Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will be the featured speaker at this week’s “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” hosted by State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68). [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Pennsylvania Hydrogen Hubs
Two hydrogen hub projects partially located in Pennsylvania- one in the mid-Atlantic region and one in the Appalachian region – will receive part of $7 billion in U.S. federal grants according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). [Read More]