Author: Eric K.
November 17, 2021
Gov. Wolf Signs Yaw Legislation Modernizing the Office of District Attorney
As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was signed into law today by Governor Tom Wolf. [Read More]
November 17, 2021
Committee Hearing Explores Remediation of Philadelphia Oil Refinery
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hosted a hearing Wednesday to discuss the ongoing remediation of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery. [Read More]
November 14, 2021
Sen. Yaw: Senate Votes to Help PA’s Economy and Veterans
To support Pennsylvania’s economy and veterans, the state Senate passed legislation last week that would establish a Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
November 14, 2021
Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers
he Senate effort to move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians continued with passage of additional small business tax reform legislation, Sen. Gene Yaw said today. [Read More]
November 12, 2021
Remediation Efforts Associated with the 2019 Explosion at the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. | University of the Sciences, Philadelphia | [Read More]
November 10, 2021
Committee Approves Bill to Alter Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Membership
he Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today approved legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, seeking to alter the membership of the Center’s board of directors, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
November 8, 2021
Meeting to consider bills
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]
November 8, 2021
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislators to Announce Pennsylvania Skill Game Regulation Measure Wednesday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, beginning at 2PM in the State Capitol Media Center (East Wing), to announce legislation that will regulate and establish an additional tax on video skill games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
November 7, 2021
Sen. Yaw Honored as Champion of Small Business
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business for his impeccable voting record in support of key small business issues during the 2019-20 legislative session. [Read More]