Yaw to Introduce Bill Renaming State Agency
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]

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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]

Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Clears Committee
April 26, 2023

Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Clears Committee

A bill that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today.  [Read More]

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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]

Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th
April 24, 2023

Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will join supporters of legal skill video games for a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning at 1:30p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda.  [Read More]

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

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
April 20, 2023

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10AM-2PM.  [Read More]

Yaw Reintroduces Legislation to Represent Patients’ Wishes for End-of-Life Care
April 19, 2023

Yaw Reintroduces Legislation to Represent Patients’ Wishes for End-of-Life Care

This week Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the reintroduction of legislation recognizing Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), a form completed by a medical professional in consultation with the patient in order to better translate health care wishes of patients with serious health conditions.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th
April 18, 2023

Senator Yaw to Join Small Business Owners, Veterans, PA TAP and Penn State Great LaVar Arrington to Advocate for Skill Game Legislation on April 25th

HARRISBURG – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will join supporters of legal skill video games for a press conference on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, beginning at 1:30p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda.  [Read More]

Yaw: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Honored During 2023 HAP Achievement Awards
April 17, 2023

Yaw: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Honored During 2023 HAP Achievement Awards

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Bradford County, was honored during the 2023 Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) annual Leadership Summit in Harrisburg last week, according to Sen. Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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