Meeting to consider SB 832, SR 116 and the nomination of Acting Secretary Richard Negrin to the Department of Environmental Protection
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration, Bill Directing EQB to Establish Spill Reporting Requirements
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]
Yaw Announces District-Wide Natural Gas ‘Impact Fee’ Disbursements
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]
Meeting to consider SB 286, SB 831 and SB 832
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Wednesday, June 21
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]
Yaw Bill Seeks to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today introduced legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Power Grid
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]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2.5 Million in PHARE Funding
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]
Statement from Senator Yaw on Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board’s Repeal of RGGI
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]
Senate OKs Yaw Bill Renaming State Agency
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]
Senate Panel Approves Dunn Nomination with Bipartisan Support
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]
PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
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]
Informational meeting regarding Carbon Capture
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
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]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting to Consider Re-confirmation of Cindy Adams Dunn
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]
Meeting for consideration of Cynthia Dunn (Secretary of DCNR)
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds Environmental Education Grants Awarded to Local Projects
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]
PA Lawmakers Announce Re-Organization of Legislative Coal Caucus
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]
Senator Yaw Recognized by Choose Clean Water Coalition as “Clean Water Champion”
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]
Sen. Yaw Hosts Government Seminar for Area High School Students
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]
Lawmakers Discuss Rural Workforce Challenges During Williamsport Policy Hearing
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]
Yaw: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarships Help Local Students
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]
Sen. Yaw Student Government Seminar Set for Thursday, May 18
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]
Public hearing on rural workforce availability and population change
Center for Rural Pennsylvania-Senator Gene Yaw, Chair | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 9 a.m. | PA College of Technology, Williamsport, PA [Read More]
Public Hearing on Rural Workforce Availability and Population Change
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on rural workforce availability and population change. [Read More]
Senate Hearing to Explore Rural Workforce Challenges
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00p.m. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bills Improving DEP Permit Appeals Process, Renaming State Agency, Addressing Stream Maintenance
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services,” and improve the Department’s appeals process, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Legislation to Regulate Legal Skill Video Games
Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 198, SB 199, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 691
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]