Sen. Gene Yaw: State’s efforts are ‘positively transforming’ watershed
A state lawmaker said there is progress made on the environmental cleanup of Chesapeake Bay. [Read More]
New study highlights importance of Pennsylvania coal to economy, beyond a reliable energy source
HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 18, 2024) – The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance (PCA) today announced an independent report conducted by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on the economic impact of the coal mining industry in Pennsylvania. The study revealed Pennsylvania’s coal industry remains a dominant force, creating economic value in communities across Pennsylvania with major capital investments, payrolls and an abundance of goods and services. [Read More]
Pennsylvania lawmaker attempts to block climate lawsuits
CLIMATEWIRE | The first government-led climate lawsuit in Pennsylvania against the oil and gas industry has sparked a backlash. [Read More]
Vogel bill mandating insurance coverage for telemedicine advances out of Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG — Legislation guaranteeing insurance coverage for telemedicine services cleared the Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday. [Read More]
DEP, partners laud Turtle Creek improvement Portions of watershed removed from federal impaired waters list
LEWISBURG — Local, state and federal officials stood on the banks of Turtle Creek in southeastern Union County on Thursday to celebrate and tour the improvements of the waterway. [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw Breaks Down Bill On Pennsylvania Skill Games Legislation
Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw’s (R-23) has been one of the lone lawmakers who has been in favor of skill games since the beginning. Yaw (above) proposed Senate Bill 706, which is a comprehensive piece of legislation that regulates and taxes Pennsylvania skill games. [Read More]