Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville
September 20, 2021

Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Friday with over 130 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties.  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate Committee Disapproves Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers
September 14, 2021

Yaw: Senate Committee Disapproves Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today voted to disapprove a Wolf Administration regulation that imposes a tax on Pennsylvania energy producers by entering the state into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the committee.  [Read More]

Media Advisory – Sen. Yaw: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Voting Meeting on Tuesday
September 13, 2021

Media Advisory – Sen. Yaw: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Voting Meeting on Tuesday

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, has called a voting meeting to consider a concurrent resolution disapproving of the Environmental Quality Board's Reg #7-559 (IRRC #3274) regarding a CO2 Budget Trading Program (RGGI).  [Read More]

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September 10, 2021

Meeting to consider a concurrent resolution disapproving of the Environmental Quality Board regulations on a CO2 Budget Trading Program

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1  [Read More]

Williamsport Sun-Gazette:  Yaw correct about state collaboration with the RGGI
September 10, 2021

Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Yaw correct about state collaboration with the RGGI

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IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Regulation
September 2, 2021

IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Regulation

The commission charged with reviewing proposed state regulations and rules today (September 1) approved a regulation that would implement the Governor’s unilateral mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senators Gene Yaw and Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Scheme
September 1, 2021

Sen. Yaw: IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Scheme

The commission charged with reviewing proposed state regulations and rules today (September 1) approved a regulation that would implement the Governor’s unilateral mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Joe Pittman (R-41).  [Read More]

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August 31, 2021

IRRC to Consider Governor’s Proposed Carbon Tax on Electricity

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, in Harrisburg to consider the Governor’s mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Comcast Completes Sullivan County Rural Broadband Project, Announces Three Additional PA Network Expansions
August 24, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Comcast Completes Sullivan County Rural Broadband Project, Announces Three Additional PA Network Expansions

Comcast today announced it has completed its network expansion to bring gigabit broadband to its service area in Sullivan County and that it is already in planning or construction phases of additional investments in five Pennsylvania counties – together connecting nearly 3,400 rural homes and businesses.  [Read More]

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August 20, 2021

Public hearing on invasive species in rural Pennsylvania

Center for Rural PA | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Virtual Participation via Zoom  [Read More]

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