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October 18, 2021

Senators Highlight Importance of Protecting Energy Jobs and Consumers

Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) held a press conference to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure and the good-paying jobs and lower energy costs associated with it on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Main Capitol Rotunda. |   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  $3.3 Million Available to Connect Businesses and Schools, Boost Job Training Opportunities
October 8, 2021

Sen. Yaw: $3.3 Million Available to Connect Businesses and Schools, Boost Job Training Opportunities

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today echoed the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announcement urging eligible local workforce development boards (LWBDs) to apply for $3.3 million in new Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grants that will connect businesses and school districts and expand career opportunities throughout Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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October 8, 2021

Legislators Host Agriculture Discussion in Susquehanna County

State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Gene Yaw (R-20) this week hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” with nearly 100 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford and Susquehanna Counties.   [Read More]

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Wolf Administration’s 2021 Climate Action Plan, Push to Advance RGGI
September 22, 2021

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Wolf Administration’s 2021 Climate Action Plan, Push to Advance RGGI

Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today:  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate
September 21, 2021

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Full Senate

A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was approved today by the full Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

Public Hearing on Solar Development in Rural Pennsylvania Set for October 1
September 20, 2021

Public Hearing on Solar Development in Rural Pennsylvania Set for October 1

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing on Friday, October 1st at 9 a.m. at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania to explore current policy approaches to solar development in rural Pennsylvania, and matters to consider when beginning and ending/decommissioning a solar project. The hearing will also be held via Zoom.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville
September 20, 2021

Sen. Yaw Hosts Discussion with Area Agriculture Leaders in Montoursville

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Friday with over 130 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties.  [Read More]

IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Regulation
September 2, 2021

IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Regulation

The commission charged with reviewing proposed state regulations and rules today (September 1) approved a regulation that would implement the Governor’s unilateral mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senators Gene Yaw and Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Scheme
September 1, 2021

Sen. Yaw: IRRC Approves Governor’s Carbon Tax Scheme

The commission charged with reviewing proposed state regulations and rules today (September 1) approved a regulation that would implement the Governor’s unilateral mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Joe Pittman (R-41).  [Read More]

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August 31, 2021

IRRC to Consider Governor’s Proposed Carbon Tax on Electricity

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, in Harrisburg to consider the Governor’s mandate that Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Senator Joe Pittman.  [Read More]

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