Yaw, Wheeland, Hamm Announce CFA Grants for Lycoming County
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) joined Reps. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming) in announcing today that Lycoming County was awarded four Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants. [Read More]
Gov. Wolf Signs Yaw Legislation Modernizing the Office of District Attorney
As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was signed into law today by Governor Tom Wolf. [Read More]
Committee Hearing Explores Remediation of Philadelphia Oil Refinery
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hosted a hearing Wednesday to discuss the ongoing remediation of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Votes to Help PA’s Economy and Veterans
To support Pennsylvania’s economy and veterans, the state Senate passed legislation last week that would establish a Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers
he Senate effort to move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians continued with passage of additional small business tax reform legislation, Sen. Gene Yaw said today. [Read More]
Remediation Efforts Associated with the 2019 Explosion at the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. | University of the Sciences, Philadelphia | [Read More]
Committee Approves Bill to Alter Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Membership
he Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today approved legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, seeking to alter the membership of the Center’s board of directors, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Meeting to consider bills
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislators to Announce Pennsylvania Skill Game Regulation Measure Wednesday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, beginning at 2PM in the State Capitol Media Center (East Wing), to announce legislation that will regulate and establish an additional tax on video skill games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Honored as Champion of Small Business
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business for his impeccable voting record in support of key small business issues during the 2019-20 legislative session. [Read More]
Rural Pennsylvania Counties Saw Residential Property Sales Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rural Pennsylvania counties experienced a housing boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of statewide residential property transfer data by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. [Read More]
OP-ED: RGGI is Wrong for PA, Electric Ratepayers
As Pennsylvania gets pushed by Gov. Tom Wolf toward energy policy that includes joining a group of states with the ultimate consequence being a new tax burden placed on all state residents, more and more evidence becomes available that it’s the wrong policy for the commonwealth. [Read More]
Senators Comment on Attorney General Shapiro’s Statements on RGGI
Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Joe Pittman (R-41) commented today on recent statements made by Attorney General Josh Shapiro in opposition to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI): [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Votes to Disapprove Wolf RGGI Tax on PA Energy Producers
Arguing that the rhetoric is vastly different from the reality, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today voted to disapprove a Wolf Administration regulation that would impose a tax on Pennsylvania energy producers by joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk
As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, would clarify the statutory requirements for individuals who hold the office of District Attorney in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
PA Senate Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Addresses 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today discussed legislation that will improve Pennsylvania’s waterways during the 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Virtual Conference. [Read More]
PA House Agriculture Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act
A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was approved today by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
News Conference – Center for Rural Pennsylvania to Release COVID-19 Housing Report
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors will release a report on the housing boom that occurred in rural Pennsylvania counties during the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11 am in the Main Capitol Rotunda. [Read More]
Yaw Supports Passage of Telemedicine Bill
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation promoting telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) who voted for the bill. “Telemedicine is a rapidly growing component of health care, and many health care professionals […] [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Legislation Banning Deceptive “Spoofing” Phone Calls
In an effort to crack down on deceptive and nuisance telephone calls, the Senate on Monday approved a bill, 49-0, banning the practice of caller ID “spoofing,” according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Touts National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10AM-2PM. [Read More]
Senators Highlight Need for Natural Gas Infrastructure to Preserve Access and Combat Rising Costs
Senators Camera Bartolotta (R-46), Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Yudichak (I-14) joined Jim Gallagher with Steamfitters Local 420 and Matt Toomey with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 to discuss the need for responsible natural gas infrastructure. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
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
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]
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]
YAW: Senate Panels Examine PA’s Failure to Invest in Natural Gas Infrastructure
The Environmental Resources & Energy (ERE) Committee and the Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development (CERD) Committee held a joint hearing Monday to examine the consumer and economic impacts of failing to invest in the state’s natural gas infrastructure. [Read More]
*** Media Advisory *** Senate Committees to Examine Impacts of Failing to Invest in Natural Gas Infrastructure
The Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development (CERD) Committee and the Environmental Resources & Energy (ERE) Committee will hold a joint hearing Monday to examine the consumer and economic impacts of failing to invest in the state’s natural gas infrastructure. [Read More]
Joint Hearing on Consumer and economic impacts of failing to invest in Pennsylvania’s natural gas infrastructure
JOINT HEARING – Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee AND Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | October 4, 2021 at 2 pm | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]