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]

Sen. Yaw:  Comcast Completes Sullivan County Rural Broadband Project, Announces Three Additional PA Network Expansions
August 24, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Comcast Completes Sullivan County Rural Broadband Project, Announces Three Additional PA Network Expansions

Comcast today announced it has completed its network expansion to bring gigabit broadband to its service area in Sullivan County and that it is already in planning or construction phases of additional investments in five Pennsylvania counties – together connecting nearly 3,400 rural homes and businesses.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw, Lycoming Engines Officials Celebrate National Aviation Day in Williamsport
August 20, 2021

Senator Yaw, Lycoming Engines Officials Celebrate National Aviation Day in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined officials from Lycoming Engines and area representatives to celebrate National Aviation Day on Thursday, August 19th. “This Legislative Session, I again sponsored a Senate Resolution, SR 136, recognizing August 19 as National Aviation Day,” Sen. Yaw said.   “I have the privilege of representing the home of Lycoming […]  [Read More]

Senator Yaw’s Response on Election Audit
August 19, 2021

Senator Yaw’s Response on Election Audit

I have received many calls, emails and messages from Pennsylvania residents (and non-residents alike) who have voiced concerns about the fairness of our elections and have called for an election audit.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: 2021 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens
August 16, 2021

Sen. Yaw: 2021 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner has opened the application period for the 2021 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant.  [Read More]

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus  on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution
August 11, 2021

Proposed PA Clean Streams Fund to Focus on “Non-Point” Source Water Pollution

Pennsylvania has been blessed with over 85,000 miles of rivers and streams – the highest density of any state in the continental United States.  [Read More]

Public Hearing on Invasive Species in Rural Pennsylvania Set for August 24Public Hearing on Invasive Species in Rural Pennsylvania Set for August 24
August 11, 2021

Public Hearing on Invasive Species in Rural Pennsylvania Set for August 24Public Hearing on Invasive Species in Rural Pennsylvania Set for August 24

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 24, beginning at 10 a.m., to examine the impacts of invasive species, such as the spotted lanternfly, gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, hydrilla, and reed canarygrass, to Pennsylvania’s economy, agriculture, and natural resources.  [Read More]

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