April 12, 2021 - Senator Yaw joined members of the Pennsylvania 4-H organization for a discussion on energy and the environment during the annual “virtual” State Capital Days program.
March 27, 2021 - Senator Yaw congratulates the Loyalsock Township “Lancers” boys basketball team on their state title victory today against Brookville in Hershey, PA.
March 23, 2021 - A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was unanimously approved today by the state Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).
“Pennsylvania’s Fertilizer Act was first passed in 1956 and has not been substantially modernized since,” Sen. Yaw said. “The updates I am proposing, in consultation with industry and state agencies, will unquestionably reduce the environmental impact of fertilizer applied to lawn and turf areas, while ensuring that the land will be able to receive adequate nutrients. Homeowners investing in lawn care services have no way to know if the employees applying fertilizer to their yards are properly trained, and the Department of Agriculture has no authority to investigate irresponsible or illegal applications. This bill will change that.”
Senate Bill 251 will establish best management practices for the use of fertilizer; creates a certification program for commercial and public applicators of fertilizer; promotes homeowner and private agricultural fertilizer education through public outreach; enhances required labeling of all fertilizer products; provides for the exemption of local laws and regulations; re-establishes enhanced reporting requirements and provides a broad-based increase of fees, while repealing the separate classification for small package fees for inspections.
March 23, 2021 - Senator Yaw, Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today hosted a discussion titled: “An Honest Conversation About Energy, the Economy and the Environment,” with Dr. Scott W. Tinker - Professor, Speaker, Filmmaker, Executive and State Geologist from Texas.
March 11, 2021 - Senator Yaw questions DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell during the 2021-2022 Senate Appropriations Budget Hearing.
March 3, 2021 - Senator Yaw took part in a check presentation ceremony at the Mildred Fire Company in Sullivan County this week. Thanks to the Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving Program for the $20,000 donation. Local firefighters need all the support we can give them for the life-saving service they perform in our communities.
February 3, 2021 - Senator Yaw attends the inaugural Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting for the 2021-2022 Session. The committee considered two bills: Senate Bill 36 (Phillips-Hill)—Amending the Dog Law to provide for license fee exemptions for service dogs which are used in the performance of services by a fire department, sheriff’s office or in the performance of rescue services or medical emergency services. Also clarifies provisions regarding the transfer of a dog license. In addition, Senate Bill 64 (Martin) was considered to amend the Agricultural Area Security Law, further providing for purchase of agricultural conservation easements, for Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Fund and for Land Trust Reimbursement Program.
February 3, 2021 - Senator Yaw attends the inaugural Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting for the 2021-2022 Session. The committee considered two bills: Senate Bill 36 (Phillips-Hill)—Amending the Dog Law to provide for license fee exemptions for service dogs which are used in the performance of services by a fire department, sheriff’s office or in the performance of rescue services or medical emergency services. Also clarifies provisions regarding the transfer of a dog license. In addition, Senate Bill 64 (Martin) was considered to amend the Agricultural Area Security Law, further providing for purchase of agricultural conservation easements, for Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Fund and for Land Trust Reimbursement Program.
February 3, 2021 - Senator Yaw comments on the Governor’s 2021-2022 Budget Plan.
January 27, 2021 - Pennsylvania State Sen. Gene Yaw presents a Senate citation to SRBC in recognition of the Commission’s 50th Anniversary.
January 23, 2021 - Senator Yaw congratulates Patrick Solano, a decorated veteran of World War II and a longtime public servant who spent more than 40 years as a trusted friend and adviser to dozens of elected Pennsylvania officials, during a ceremony honoring Solano’s public service at the State Capitol in 2019. Solano passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 95.
January 15, 2021 - In an exclusive interview with Senator Yaw, PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding discusses the 2021 Farm Show and agriculture initiatives before the state legislature.
January 5, 2021 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
January 5, 2021 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
January 5, 2021 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
January 5, 2021 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
January 5, 2021 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
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