January 17, 2023
Meeting to consider SB 115 and SR 9
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461 MCB [Read More]
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January 17, 2023
Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues
Following the inauguration today in Harrisburg of new Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who serves as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement: [Read More]
January 13, 2023
Yaw Announces more than $1.7 Million in Funding for Parks and Recreation Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced more than $1.7 million in state funding for four park and recreation projects in Lycoming and Union counties. [Read More]
January 11, 2023
Informational Meeting on Chesapeake Bay Issues
Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, and the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Allegheny Room, Farm Show Complex [Read More]
January 9, 2023
Yaw to Reintroduce DEP Permitting Reform Measure
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today he plans to reintroduce legislation to help Pennsylvanians by reforming and accelerating certain permit approval processes within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]
January 3, 2023
Sen. Yaw Encouraged by Legislative Support in 2022
With the conclusion of the 2021-2022 legislative session, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) reflects upon the legislative accomplishments from the last year that advanced Pennsylvania’s energy and environmental goals while laying the groundwork for more progress ahead. [Read More]
December 30, 2022
Sen. Yaw: DEP Accepting Applications for County Recycling Coordinator Grants Beginning Jan. 2
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 2, 2023, for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. [Read More]
December 15, 2022
Sen. Yaw: $2.3 Million Awarded to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved several state investments this week to help local law enforcement agencies better protect their communities, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
December 15, 2022
Sen. Yaw Announces More Farmland Preserved in Tioga, Union Counties
Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd senate district will be protected for future generations following today’s approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
December 9, 2022
Sen. Yaw: State Grants Awarded to Bradford County Historical Society
The Bradford County Historical Society has been awarded state grants in the amount of $8,863 to help support operations and the creation of a records storage room, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union), who all advocated for the funding. [Read More]