Tiffany P, Author at Senator Yaw

May 19, 2023

Sen. Yaw Hosts Government Seminar for Area High School Students

More than 180 students from 13 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Tioga, and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on Thursday to participate in the Student Government Seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to debate important issues, develop legislation, and vote on “mock bills” in an open session. [Read More]

May 10, 2023

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bills Improving DEP Permit Appeals Process, Renaming State Agency, Addressing Stream Maintenance

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that will change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services,” and improve the Department’s appeals process, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

May 10, 2023

Yaw Introduces Legislation to Regulate Legal Skill Video Games

Today Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]

May 2, 2023

Senator Yaw Selected by WVIA as Recipient of PA PBS “Good Neighbor Award”

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was selected by WVIA as a recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” at the inaugural PA PBS 2023 Champions of Lifelong Learning Awards at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 2nd. [Read More]

May 2, 2023

Senator Yaw Recognizes Mark Madden on Retirement from Penn State Extension

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized outgoing Penn State Extension Area 3 Client Relationship Manager (CRM), Mark Madden, on his retirement after more than twenty-nine years of dedicated service. [Read More]

May 1, 2023

Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Highlights Need to Improve Pennsylvania’s Grid Stability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Monday held a briefing to discuss grid reliability and infrastructure and provide an update on the future outlook of Pennsylvania power production, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

April 28, 2023

Yaw to Introduce Bill Renaming State Agency

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced this week that he will soon introduce legislation to change the name of the “Department of Environmental Protection” (DEP) to the “Department of Environmental Services.” [Read More]

April 27, 2023

State Senate Declares April 23rd through April 29th, 2023, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania

Yesterday the state Senate declared April 23rd through April 29th, 2023, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 84 along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]

April 25, 2023

Supporters of Legal Skill Video Games Call for Passage of Yaw Bill at State Capitol

Supporters of legal skill video games gathered today at the State Capitol to call for the passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) that would establish a taxing structure and regulatory framework for skill video games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]

April 24, 2023

Senator Yaw Applauds Manufacturing Innovation Grants Awarded to Lycoming College, Bucknell University

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently announced the recipients of $2.1 million in grants awarded through the Manufacturing PA initiative, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]