Culver, Yaw, CSIU Announce Grant Funding
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) announced today that CSIU has again received funding through the federal Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Program (ELECT). [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Meet to Discuss Grid Reliability
Recently, legislators from majority parties in the Pennsylvania State Senate and the Ohio General Assembly met to discuss PJM and the reliability of the mid-Atlantic power grid it manages, its infrastructure, and to provide an update on the future outlook of the region’s power production. [Read More]
Yaw Joins MSC, Area Chamber Members for Annual Business Energy Forum
The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, and community and business leaders from across the region gathered earlier this week in Williamsport to provide an update on the state of the natural gas industry, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Public Hearing – Rural Hospital and Healthcare Sustainability
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | August 3, 2023 | 9 a.m. | Mukaiyama University Room by KOA, Frame-Westerberg Commons, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford, Pennsylvania | Watch Live [Read More]
Media Advisory: Public Hearing on Rural Hospital and Healthcare Sustainability
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on rural hospital and healthcare sustainability to explore the difficulties facing rural hospitals and health systems, with a particular focus on financial sustainability. Watch Live [Read More]
Yaw Congratulates Tri-Co Connections on 5,000th Customer Served
Tri-Co Connections, a leading provider of fiber-to-the- home broadband internet, has succeeded in connecting 5,000 members to its broadband services, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognizes Chief Chris Miller on Retirement from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today recognized outgoing Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety and Security, Chris Miller, on his retirement from the Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT) after 21 years of dedicated service. [Read More]
Yaw: Gardner Confirmed as District Judge in Lycoming County
A recently vacant Lycoming County magisterial district judicial seat has been filled, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Passage of House Bill 1031
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1031: [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 382
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Off the Floor | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Overdoses, Ease Strain on EMS Providers
The Senate approved legislation to allow Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers responding to drug overdoses to leave a life-saving drug with caregivers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SR 116
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461, MCB [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Legislation Authorizing Body Cameras for Parole Agents Approved by Senate
Legislation that would authorize state parole agents to wear body cameras was approved this week by the Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Negrin Nomination
Today the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to approve Richard Negrin, Governor Josh Shapiro’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Monday, June 26
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m., according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). The committee will consider the nomination of Richard Negrin as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as well as the following bills and resolutions: [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 832, SR 116 and the nomination of Acting Secretary Richard Negrin to the Department of Environmental Protection
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Monday, June 26, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration, Bill Directing EQB to Establish Spill Reporting Requirements
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved two bills addressing carbon capture sequestration and reporting requirements for accidental spills, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of both measures. [Read More]
Yaw Announces District-Wide Natural Gas ‘Impact Fee’ Disbursements
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 286, SB 831 and SB 832
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting for Wednesday, June 21
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the following bills: [Read More]
Yaw Bill Seeks to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today introduced legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Power Grid
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill Creating Animal Welfare Board
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the reintroduction of legislation to create an Animal Welfare Board in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2.5 Million in PHARE Funding
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2.56 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. [Read More]
Statement from Senator Yaw on Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board’s Repeal of RGGI
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on Virginia’s State Air Pollution Control Board’s vote to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulation: [Read More]
Senate OKs Yaw Bill Renaming State Agency
The state Senate today approved legislation to change the name of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and prime sponsor of the bill. [Read More]
Senate Panel Approves Dunn Nomination with Bipartisan Support
Today the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to re-confirm Cindy Adams Dunn as the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), according to committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Informational Briefing on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold an informational briefing on Wednesday, June 7 at 9:30 AM to discuss carbon capture, utilization, and storage according to Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Informational meeting regarding Carbon Capture
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Martin, Yaw Resolution Designates June 4-10, 2023 as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 4th through June 10th would be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation. [Read More]