July 11, 2024
Sen. Gene Yaw: State’s efforts are ‘positively transforming’ watershed
A state lawmaker said there is progress made on the environmental cleanup of Chesapeake Bay. [Read More]
Author: Tiffany P
July 9, 2024
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Release of 2023/2024 Chesapeake Bay & Watershed Report Card
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today issued the following statement upon the release of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) annual report card: [Read More]
June 26, 2024
Yaw: Senate Bill Expanding Access to Telemedicine Services Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval today and is set to be signed into law, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Yaw: House Committee Approves Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state House of Representatives Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Rendell Recycles Casino Industry Talking Points; Misses Key Distinction
In a June 13 opinion piece published on PennLive, former Gov. Ed Rendell suggests “skill games” should be taxed at the same rate as slot machines. His diatribe echoes the false, misleading rhetoric on skill games being pushed by the Pennsylvania casino industry. These arguments ignore both the facts and the law, displaying either ignorance or lack of effort in understanding what skill games are, as defined by Pennsylvania Courts. As the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 706, legislation to tax and regulate skill games, I will give the governor the benefit of the doubt and premise my comments on what is proposed and why. [Read More]
June 18, 2024
New study highlights importance of Pennsylvania coal to economy, beyond a reliable energy source
HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 18, 2024) – The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance (PCA) today announced an independent report conducted by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on the economic impact of the coal mining industry in Pennsylvania. The study revealed Pennsylvania’s coal industry remains a dominant force, creating economic value in communities across Pennsylvania with major capital investments, payrolls and an abundance of goods and services. [Read More]
June 5, 2024
Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 2-8, 2024, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 2nd through June 8th, 2024, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 305, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
May 16, 2024
Pennsylvania lawmaker attempts to block climate lawsuits
CLIMATEWIRE | The first government-led climate lawsuit in Pennsylvania against the oil and gas industry has sparked a backlash. [Read More]
May 9, 2024
Vogel bill mandating insurance coverage for telemedicine advances out of Pa. Senate
HARRISBURG — Legislation guaranteeing insurance coverage for telemedicine services cleared the Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday. [Read More]