State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Pa.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Pa.)
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Yaw's flood control bills advance to the House for review
The Pennsylvania state Senate has approved two bills focusing on stream maintenance, aiming to grant counties and municipalities more autonomy in addressing flood-related issues in local waterways.
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Senate committee approves bills on stream maintenance and landowner protection
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has approved several bills aimed at improving stream maintenance and providing enhanced protections for landowners.
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Senate committee set to review environmental regulation amendments
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet on March 24, 2025, to discuss several bills related to environmental regulations.
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Local legislators host agriculture-focused breakfast meeting
Senator Gene Yaw, along with Representatives Clint Owlett and Tina Pickett, hosted a breakfast meeting on agriculture this week in Wellsboro.
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Senator Yaw reintroduces bill supporting consumer energy choices
State Senator Gene Yaw has reintroduced a bill aimed at ensuring Pennsylvania residents have access to various energy options.
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Stream maintenance discussed at Senate hearing on flood prevention
Local officials and conservation experts gathered in Williamsport to discuss the importance of stream maintenance in preventing floods during a public hearing hosted by Senator Gene Yaw and chaired by Senator Dave Argall.
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Senator Yaw plans new legislation to aid flood prevention through improved stream maintenance
State Senator Gene Yaw has announced plans to reintroduce a legislative package aimed at improving stream maintenance and providing counties and municipalities with more flexibility in managing obstructions and flood-related hazards.
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Senator questions increased costs in Pennsylvania's well-plugging efforts
During a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Gene Yaw voiced concerns about the rising costs associated with well-plugging in Pennsylvania.
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Senator Yaw testifies against new energy taxes before house committee
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) recently appeared before the House Republican Policy Committee to discuss efforts to prevent new energy taxes.
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Sayre Borough receives $508K multimodal funding for streetscape improvements
State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Tina Pickett have announced a state investment of $508,080 for Sayre Borough.
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Lycoming County receives over $1 million in grants for infrastructure projects
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Senator Gene Yaw critiques Governor Shapiro's energy strategy amid power crisis concerns
Nearly a year has passed since Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced an energy program aimed at creating jobs, saving energy customers money, and generating significant investments in clean energy resources.
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Farmland preservation efforts expand with new easements approved
Additional farmland in Pennsylvania's 23rd Senatorial District has been earmarked for preservation following the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board's approval of conservation easement purchases.
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Senator Gene Yaw meets with future leaders during Leadership Lycoming event
State Senator Gene Yaw engaged with the participants of the 2025 Leadership Lycoming program during their "Government Day" event.
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Tioga County businesses receive funding through agricultural innovation grant
State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Clint Owlett have announced that two businesses in Tioga County have been awarded funding through the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.
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Senator Yaw critiques Governor Shapiro's proposed state budget for 2025-26
State Senator Gene Yaw has expressed concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget for 2025-26, which suggests an increase in spending by $3.6 billion, marking a 7.5% rise from the current year.
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Pennsylvania Senate moves to prevent new electricity tax with bill passage
The Pennsylvania state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing the imposition of a new electricity tax by withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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Local businesses receive funds for agricultural innovation
State Senator Gene Yaw has announced that two local businesses have been awarded funding through the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.
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Pennsylvania Senate approves bill to establish independent energy office
Legislation to create an Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania has been approved by the state Senate.
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Yaw supports bill reducing vehicle emissions testing in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation aimed at reforming the state's vehicle emissions testing program.