Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate
February 3, 2025

Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate

The Senate approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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February 3, 2025

Yaw Measure to Establish Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate

Legislation establishing an Independent Energy Office (IEO) in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall
January 30, 2025

Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation establishing the Grid Stabilization and Security Act.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett Announce Recreational Investment for Elkland Borough
January 28, 2025

Yaw, Owlett Announce Recreational Investment for Elkland Borough

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $125,000 has been awarded to the Borough of Elkland through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.   [Read More]

Yaw, Flick Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming County
January 28, 2025

Yaw, Flick Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $330,000 has been awarded to two projects in Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session
January 27, 2025

Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session

Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee convened for the committee’s first voting meeting of the 2025-26 legislative session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today. The committee approved two energy-related bills, both sponsored by Yaw.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187
January 27, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund
January 16, 2025

Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will soon introduce legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the commonwealth, with a portion of the generated revenue being directed to the state’s Clean Streams Fund.  [Read More]

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January 14, 2025

1/9/25 – Revitalizing Rural Pennsylvania Commission

Revitalizing Rural Pennsylvania Commission  [Read More]

Yaw reappointed to lead Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
January 13, 2025

Yaw reappointed to lead Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

HARRISBURG — State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23, has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, which he has led since 2013, for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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