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June 20, 2023

Yaw Announces District-Wide Natural Gas ‘Impact Fee’ Disbursements

The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

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June 19, 2023

Yaw Bill Seeks to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today introduced legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth.   [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Power Grid
June 19, 2023

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Power Grid

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board
June 12, 2023

Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2.5 Million in PHARE Funding
June 8, 2023

Sen. Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2.5 Million in PHARE Funding

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2.56 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties.  [Read More]

Statement from Senator Yaw on Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board’s Repeal of RGGI
June 7, 2023

Statement from Senator Yaw on Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board’s Repeal of RGGI

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on Virginia’s State Air Pollution Control Board’s vote to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulation:  [Read More]

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June 7, 2023

Senate OKs Yaw Bill Renaming State Agency

The state Senate today approved legislation to change the name of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and prime sponsor of the bill.  [Read More]

Senate Panel Approves Dunn Nomination with Bipartisan Support
June 6, 2023

Senate Panel Approves Dunn Nomination with Bipartisan Support

Today the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to re-confirm Cindy Adams Dunn as the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), according to committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
June 5, 2023

Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania

The week of June 4th through June 10th would be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Applauds Environmental Education Grants Awarded to Local Projects
June 2, 2023

Senator Yaw Applauds Environmental Education Grants Awarded to Local Projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced the recipients of over $1 million in Environmental Education Grants awarded to 73 projects across the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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