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]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Wednesday, May 10
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. to consider the following bills: [Read More]
Senator Yaw Selected by WVIA as Recipient of PA PBS “Good Neighbor Award”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was selected by WVIA as a recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” at the inaugural PA PBS 2023 Champions of Lifelong Learning Awards at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 2nd. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognizes Mark Madden on Retirement from Penn State Extension
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized outgoing Penn State Extension Area 3 Client Relationship Manager (CRM), Mark Madden, on his retirement after more than twenty-nine years of dedicated service. [Read More]
Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Highlights Need to Improve Pennsylvania’s Grid Stability
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Monday held a briefing to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and provide an update on the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Bill Renaming State Agency
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced this week that he will soon introduce legislation to change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services.” [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Grid Reliability
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on Monday, May 1st, 2023, at 10AM to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Watch Live [Read More]
State Senate Declares April 23rd through April 29th, 2023, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
Yesterday the state Senate declared April 23rd through April 29th, 2023, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 84 along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Clears Committee
A bill that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today. [Read More]
Supporters of Legal Skill Video Games Call for Passage of Yaw Bill at State Capitol
Supporters of legal skill video games gathered today at the State Capitol to call for the passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) that would establish a taxing structure and regulatory framework for skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will join supporters of legal skill video games for a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning at 1:30p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds Manufacturing Innovation Grants Awarded to Lycoming College, Bucknell University
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently announced the recipients of $2.1 million in grants awarded through the Manufacturing PA initiative, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting regarding follow up briefing on Grid Reliability
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Monday, May 1, 2023 | 10 a.m. | East Wing, Room 8E-B [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10AM-2PM. [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Legislation to Represent Patients’ Wishes for End-of-Life Care
This week Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the reintroduction of legislation recognizing Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), a form completed by a medical professional in consultation with the patient in order to better translate health care wishes of patients with serious health conditions. [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th
HARRISBURG – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will join supporters of legal skill video games for a press conference on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning at 1:30p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda. [Read More]
Yaw: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Honored During 2023 HAP Achievement Awards
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Bradford County, was honored during the 2023 Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) annual Leadership Summit in Harrisburg last week, according to Sen. Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Announces Additional Farmland Preserved in Union County
Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd Senatorial District will be protected for future generations following recent approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Local Residents to Check for Unclaimed Property
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding local residents to search for unclaimed property at the state Treasury. [Read More]
Yaw Urges USDA to Allow Inclusion of 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, recently signed a letter urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow whole and 2% milk to again be offered in schools across the country. [Read More]
Yaw to Unveil Pennsylvania Skill Game Regulation Legislation
Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), announced that he will be unveiling legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Celebrates Grand Canyon FFA During Annual Banquet in Wellsboro
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined the Grand Canyon Future Farmers of America (FFA) on Wednesday for their annual banquet and to recognize their many accomplishments throughout the year. [Read More]
Yaw Announces Opening of DEP Growing Greener Grant Program Friday, April 21
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today encouraged organizations involved in water resource restoration and protection across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to apply for the next round of Growing Greener grants through the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Growing Greener Plus Grants Program. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Takes Part in Career Day at Montgomery Jr./Sr. High School
‘Politics 101’ was the topic of conversation when Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) shared stories with students during his recent visit to Montgomery Area School District for their annual Career Day program on March 31. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Joins PA Agriculture Secretary, Stahlnecker Family to Celebrate New Conservation Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week joined Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce the first round of funding under the new $154 million Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). [Read More]
Yaw, Area Legislators Secure $500K Investment for Three Local Projects to Improve Transportation Network, Spur Economic Development
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that projects in Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties will receive funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF). [Read More]
Yaw Announces Additional $425K in LSA Grants for Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that he has secured an additional $425,000 for projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide grant program. The projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) during its March 16 meeting. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce More Than $1.1 Million for Bradford, Tioga County Projects
Projects in Tioga and Bradford counties have been awarded more than $1.1 million in funding for recreation and public safety, according to Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Area Legislators Announce Over $2.5 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
Members of the region’s legislative delegation announced over $2.5 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties. State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) made the announcement following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Over $1.6 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced over $1.6 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Bradford County. The announcement was made following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]