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April 26, 2021

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Endorse Senator Yaw’s Ag Conservation Bill

During a news conference today at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation voiced support for Senate Bill 465, legislation sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

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April 26, 2021

Voting meeting to consider SB 119

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 12:30 pm | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |    [Read More]

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April 26, 2021

Sen. Yaw Honors County Conservation Districts

The state Senate this week recognized April 18th-24th, 2021, as “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored a Senate Resolution, along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).   [Read More]

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April 23, 2021

Public hearing on Alternate Septic Systems – Act 34 Implementation

JOINT HEARING - Senate AND House Environmental Resources & Energy Committees | April 27, 2021 at 9 a.m. | Irvis Office Building, Room 523 |    [Read More]

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April 20, 2021

Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions

VIDEO: Remarks of Senator Gene Yaw following a Capitol news conference to highlight the importance of voters knowing what a YES votes means for the May 18 primary election Constitutional amendment ballot questions.    [Read More]

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April 8, 2021

Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Provides Overview of Chesapeake Bay Improvement Efforts

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Tuesday held a briefing on the ‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’ with staff from the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participating.     [Read More]

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April 8, 2021

Legislative Hearing Highlights Financial Impacts Stemming from Federal Definition Change

Changing the definition of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) can have important financial implications for many Pennsylvania municipalities in terms of federal reimbursements for health care, funding for housing, and investments in transportation.   [Read More]

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April 1, 2021

Informational Meeting on the ‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Virtual Participation via Zoom |    [Read More]

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March 31, 2021

Public Hearing on OMB’s Proposed Change to Metropolitan Definition and Funding Implications for Pennsylvania

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, April 7, beginning at 10 a.m., to learn more about the possible funding implications for Pennsylvania if the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) changes its definition of metropolitan areas.    [Read More]

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March 23, 2021

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill

As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a new state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, would clarify the statutory requirements for individuals who hold the office of District Attorney in Pennsylvania.  Listen  [Read More]

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