Bradford, Tioga County Preschool Awarded $15K to Increase Early Childhood Nutrition, Agricultural Awareness
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded a local “Farm to School” investment that will improve access to healthy, local foods and increase agricultural awareness opportunities for children in Bradford and Tioga counties. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Plan to Establish a New Funding Stream for Pediatric Cancer Research
More than $100 million in private donations over the next 10 years could be raised to support childhood cancer research under a bill supported by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and passed today by the full Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Environmental Committee Approves Bill Mandating Legislative Oversight in RGGI, Similar Carbon Tax
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee (ERE) today approved a bill that would require legislative authorization of the Governor’s proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), or other taxation schemes, according to Sen. Gene Yaw, Majority Chairman. [Read More]
PA Senate ERE Committee to Convene Voting Meeting on Bill Mandating Legislative Approval for Imposing a Carbon Tax in PA
PA Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) will convene a voting meeting on Senate Bill 119, PN 125 (Pittman) – Requiring Legislative Approval for Imposing a Carbon Tax on Tuesday, April 27, at 12:30 PM [Read More]
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Endorse Senator Yaw’s Ag Conservation Bill
During a news conference today at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation voiced support for Senate Bill 465, legislation sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Voting meeting to consider SB 119
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 12:30 pm | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Honors County Conservation Districts
The state Senate this week recognized April 18th-24th, 2021, as “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored a Senate Resolution, along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Dimock Township Receives $95K State Investment
A $95,000 state investment has been awarded to Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, to restore and stabilize a tributary to White Creek in the township, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Public hearing on Alternate Septic Systems – Act 34 Implementation
JOINT HEARING – Senate AND House Environmental Resources & Energy Committees | April 27, 2021 at 9 a.m. | Irvis Office Building, Room 523 | [Read More]
Press Conference: State Sen. Gene Yaw to Announce Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program Legislation
Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee; Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) and Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) representatives will announce a new legislative initiative – Senate Bill 465 – to benefit the Pennsylvania agriculture community by creating a new Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program. | Watch Live [Read More]
Senator Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the 20th Semi-Annual “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, from 10AM-2PM. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw, Rep. Fritz Announce State Investment for Susquehanna County Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) today announced that an $8,500 state investment has been awarded to the Friends of Salt Springs Park, Inc., Franklin Township, Susquehanna County. Funding for this project was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Secures Funding for Sayre Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that $475,000 in state investments have been awarded for projects in Sayre Borough, Bradford County. Funding for these projects was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Area Legislators Secure Funding for Lycoming County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced several significant investments for Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Senate Votes to Extend Program Helping Schools Find Substitute Teachers
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania schools could have additional opportunities to find qualified substitute teachers under a bill approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the bill. Lawmakers created a program in 2016 that allowed individuals training to be teachers to serve as a substitute teacher, provided the individual has […] [Read More]
Lawmakers Announce Re-organization of Legislative Coal Caucus
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-14) along with Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-73) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-50) today announced that they will serve as Co-Chair’s for the Legislative Coal Caucus during the 2021-2022 Session. [Read More]
State Senate Advances Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill
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]
Yaw announces more farmland preserved in Bradford, Lycoming counties
Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd Senate District will be protected for future generations following today’s approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Environmental Committee Briefing Provides Overview of Chesapeake Bay Improvement Efforts
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Tuesday held a briefing on the ‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’ with staff from the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participating. [Read More]
PA Senator Gene Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Boost Agricultural Conservation Efforts
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has reintroduced legislation to increase conservation and technical assistance for farmers in order to further reduce pollution impacts on local creeks and streams. [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Chairman Sponsors Solar Environmental Justice Act
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is introducing the Solar Environmental Justice Act, which prohibits state taxpayer dollars or tax credits from being utilized to purchase solar panels and related components manufactured or assembled outside the United States. [Read More]
Legislative Hearing Highlights Financial Impacts Stemming from Federal Definition Change
Changing the definition of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) can have important financial implications for many Pennsylvania municipalities in terms of federal reimbursements for health care, funding for housing, and investments in transportation. [Read More]
PA Senator Gene Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Boost Agricultural Conservation Efforts
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has reintroduced legislation to increase conservation and technical assistance for farmers in order to further reduce pollution impacts on local creeks and streams. [Read More]
Sens. Yaw, Martin, Laughlin Seek Clean Water, Environmental Improvement Funding through Recent Stimulus Appropriation
Three Senate Republicans are pushing for increased funding towards clean water initiatives through the most recent federal stimulus payment to the Commonwealth. [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Committee Briefing to Examine the ‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’
The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a virtual informational briefing on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, beginning at 10AM, to examine the state of the Chesapeake Bay. [Read More]
Informational Meeting on the ‘State of the Chesapeake Bay’
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Virtual Participation via Zoom | [Read More]
Public Hearing on OMB’s Proposed Change to Metropolitan Definition and Funding Implications for Pennsylvania
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, April 7, beginning at 10 a.m., to learn more about the possible funding implications for Pennsylvania if the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) changes its definition of metropolitan areas. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Yaw District Attorney Modernization Bill
As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a new 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. Listen [Read More]
PA Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act
A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was unanimously approved today by the state Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Pennsylvania ‘PULSE’ Project Creates More Angst as Emissions Flatline
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today remarked on the Wolf Administration’s so-called “clean” energy initiative that will seek to produce nearly 50 percent of state government’s electricity through seven new solar energy arrays, totaling 191-Megawatts (MW) to be built in Columbia, Juniata, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and York counties. [Read More]