Senator Yaw Announces Over $2.5 Million for Housing, Rental Programs in Region
A number of organizations across the 23rd Senatorial District today received funding through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to provide affordable housing options to area residents in need, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Pittsburgh Field Hearing to Examine the Economic and Employment Impacts of Pennsylvania’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee will be holding a public hearing – Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1PM – to further examine the economic and employment impacts of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
State Lawmakers Tour Western PA Natural Gas Well Rig Servicing Firm
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee met in Butler County Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the next generation technologies associated with long lateral, high pressure and multi-natural gas well completions, during a tour of Deep Well Services (DWS). [Read More]
DEP Consultant Under Fire as Link to Other RGGI Support Statements Emerge
Correspondence supporting Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), as well as opposition to legislation requiring legislative oversight of the RGGI plan, have now been called into question as having a direct connection to ICF International Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based global consulting and technology services company employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study Pennsylvania’s potential participation in RGGI, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Chairman Questions Impartiality Behind Consulting Firm Hired to Study RGGI Proposal
In a letter sent to Secretary Patrick McDonnell of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) questioned the impartiality of ICF International, Inc., a Fairfax, Virginia-based global consulting and technology services company employed by DEP to study Pennsylvania’s potential participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). [Read More]
Area Legislators Support Proposed Constitutional Amendment Requiring Legislative Approval on Extended Disaster Declarations
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Garth Everett (R-84) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today applauded passage of a proposed constitutional amendment by the legislature that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations made by the governor, unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly. [Read More]
Yaw: Applications Now Accepted for Beginning Farmer Tax Credits
Applications are now being accepted for a tax credit program intended to support Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry by helping new farmers get established, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the legislation that created the initiative. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Endorses Job-Creating Energy Tax Credit Program
The state Senate approved bipartisan legislation today, 40-9, that could help create thousands of family-sustaining jobs, particularly in northeastern Pennsylvania, and provide a boost to Pennsylvania’s energy economy, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Guidelines for $50 Million in Fire & EMS Grants
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the guidelines for the COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and EMS Grant Program have been released and that fire companies and EMS agencies may now register to receive funds. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Advances Bills to Support Pennsylvania Firefighters
Several bills moved forward in the state Senate this week to protect Pennsylvania firefighters, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) who supported the bills. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: PA Senate Approves Second Round of Policing Reform Bills
The Pennsylvania Senate this week continued its work to improve police training and reduce deadly force incidents, approving a second round of reform legislation, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors Appoints Kyle C. Kopko Director
On behalf of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, Center Chairman Senator Gene Yaw today announced that Kyle C. Kopko, Ph.D. has been appointed as the Center’s new director. Dr. Kopko succeeds Barry L. Denk, who is retiring from the Center at the end of July after 28 years of service. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Bill Bolstering Fire Safety Requirements at Child Care Centers
A bill to protect children in state-regulated daycare facilities received final legislative approval on Monday and was sent to the Governor for enactment into law, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Poll Results:
In my June 9th E-Newsletter, I noted that protesters and officials across the nation are calling for police departments to be defunded and for the money to instead shift towards social programs. In recent weeks, I have started to receive messages from area residents who support efforts to defund and dismantle our police departments. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Responds to PA Attorney General’s Report
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the 43rd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury Report announced by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Thursday. [Read More]
Local Legislators Praise Gas Impact Fees for Region
The Marcellus Shale Impact Tax will deliver more than $32.8 million in funding to communities in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union Counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Garth Everett (R-84) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83). [Read More]
Canton Active Living Center Awarded Grant
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the Canton Active Living Center in Bradford County will receive a $19,402 Senior Community Center state grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. [Read More]
Hearing to examine PA’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | June 23, 2020 | 10 am | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Media Advisory – Full Committee Hearing to Examine Pennsylvania’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 10AM, via Zoom. [Read More]
Local Schools Can Apply Now for Grants to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students
Schools located across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Accountability Reforms
Two joint hearings will be held this week in the Senate to examine and develop legislative proposals for addressing law enforcement and criminal justice accountability reforms, said state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Law and Justice Committees. [Read More]
Full Committee Hearing to Examine Pennsylvania’s Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative via Zoom
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 10AM, via Zoom. [Read More]
Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order
Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming). [Read More]
Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Signed into Law
Legislation amending Act 537, the PA Sewage Facilities Act, to allow for the expanded use of alternate on-lot sewage systems for planning purposes throughout the Commonwealth was signed into law on Friday, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12
Union County will join 11 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on Friday, June 12, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s final regulations regarding Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum
As part of an ongoing “Back to Business” series designed for business owners and leaders in Lycoming County, UPMC is teaming up with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and area legislators for a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 2 at 2PM. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners
As Pennsylvania begins to hit health targets and shift into the next phase of our coronavirus response, much of our focus will be on economic recovery. While some of our “essential” industries and personnel have been at work for the duration, many more will need to be supported as we navigate successful reopening. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5
Lycoming County will join 15 other Pennsylvania counties in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on June 5, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens June 1
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner has opened the application period for the 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant. [Read More]