Senator Yaw Joins Susquehanna County Township Officials During 109th Annual Convention
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) yesterday joined officials representing townships of the second class in Susquehanna County for their 109th Annual County Convention at the Montrose Bible Conference. [Read More]
Yaw: Lewis Township Receives $4M for Sewer Upgrade and Expansion
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded $4 million to Lewis Township in Union County to upgrade its wastewater system. [Read More]
Public hearing to examine the role of LNG in strengthening American energy security on the world stage
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Thursday, October 27 | 9:00a.m. | Steamfitter Local 420, Philadelphia [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Approves Measures Expanding Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved two measures to expand access to breast cancer screening tests with no out-of-pocket costs for people at high risk, said Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee OKs Bill Prioritizing Fairness in Impact Fee Distribution, Stream Maintenance Package
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills this week that prioritize fairness in the distribution of drilling impact fees and bolster stream maintenance measures in Pennsylvania, said Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Public Hearing on Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania-Senator Yaw, Chairman | Wednesday, October 19 | 8:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Tuesday, Oct. 18
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the following legislation: [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1331, HB 2367, HB 2404, HB 2405, HB 2406, HB 2407 and HB 2458
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, October 18 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY Public Hearing: Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on youth mental health and Pennsylvania rural schools to highlight some of the challenges Pennsylvania rural school leaders face in addressing the growing mental health crisis among youth. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Joint Hearing to Explore Importance of Pennsylvania Waterways to Energy and Economic Development
A joint Senate hearing scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14 will delve into the significance of Pennsylvania’s waterways to energy and economic development, said Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Camera Bartolotta (R-46). Watch Live [Read More]
Joint hearing on the importance of PA waterways to energy and economic development
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee and Senate Labor & Industry Committee | Friday, October 14 | 9:00 a.m. | Allegheny County Courthouse, Pittsburgh [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Public Hearing on Youth Mental Health and Pennsylvania Rural Schools
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on youth mental health and Pennsylvania rural schools to highlight some of the challenges Pennsylvania rural school leaders face in addressing the growing mental health crisis among youth. [Read More]
Yaw Talks Energy Independence During Visit to Bradford County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, visited Flynn Energy in Towanda recently for a tour and roundtable discussion with local business leaders to discuss how changes to the energy industry will have a local impact. [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Bill Banning Food Packaging Containing PFAS
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) introduced legislation today that would ban per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
***Media Advisory*** Solar Development Virtual Forum with Lycoming, Union County Officials
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will host a solar development virtual forum with municipal officials in Lycoming and Union counties from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw, Rep. Hamm Senior Expo Draws Large Crowd to Montoursville
Area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church on Thursday for a health fair sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84). [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw Named to City and State 2022 Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 List
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) landed a spot on the 2022 Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 for his legislative accomplishments focused on farmers and land conservation. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognizes NTRPDC Executive Director on Upcoming Retirement
Kevin Abrams, longtime executive director for the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, was recognized by area elected officials and colleagues on Thursday during a retirement celebration in Towanda. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming, Union Counties
Today, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced a $299,000 investment through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP), which will be directed to four park and recreational projects in Lycoming and Union counties. [Read More]
Yaw: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Shows Promise in Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said an informational briefing today about Pennsylvania’s potential as a carbon capture, utilization and storage hub left him feeling optimistic about the potential of this technology. [Read More]
Municipal Officials Forum on Solar Development in Lycoming and Union Counties
Municipal Officials Forum on Solar Development in Lycoming and Union Counties | September 28, 2022 | 1 p.m. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Informational Hearing to Discuss Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. to discuss carbon capture, utilization and storage. [Read More]
Informational briefing on Carbon Capture Technology and related legislation
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Monday, September 19 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
Media Advisory – Sen. Yaw to Host Regional Meetings on Future of Pennsylvania Agriculture
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will host three regional meetings to discuss the future of Pennsylvania agriculture with members of the agriculture and agribusiness communities across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces $1.2 Million in Community Conservation Partnership Grants
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna and Union counties received recreation and conservation grants totaling nearly $1.2 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Opposes Manganese Regulation
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee sent a letter today to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) disapproving a pending regulation that would limit manganese levels in waterways, Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. to consider sending a letter of disapproval to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission regarding a pending regulation on manganese levels in streams. [Read More]
Meeting to consider a Disapproval Letter to IRRC
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Yaw: West Pharmaceuticals Expanding in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a leading global manufacturer in the design and production of containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines, is creating 225 new, full-time jobs as part of its expansion project in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County. [Read More]
Yaw: Skill Games Sustain Veterans’ Organizations, Social Clubs
Pennsylvania’s skill games industry leaves money on the table for veteran’s organizations, social clubs and the state, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) during a press conference at the Muncy American Legion today. [Read More]