Senate Coal Caucus

New study highlights importance of Pennsylvania coal to economy, beyond a reliable energy source
June 18, 2024

New study highlights importance of Pennsylvania coal to economy, beyond a reliable energy source

The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance (PCA) today announced an independent report conducted by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on the economic impact of the coal mining industry in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

PA Lawmakers Announce Re-Organization of Legislative Coal Caucus
June 2, 2023

PA Lawmakers Announce Re-Organization of Legislative Coal Caucus

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Jim Brewster (D-45) along with Rep. Frank Burns (D-72) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced they will serve as co-chairs for the Legislative Coal Caucus during the 2023-2024 session.  [Read More]

Lawmakers Announce Re-organization of Legislative Coal Caucus
April 26, 2019

Lawmakers Announce Re-organization of Legislative Coal Caucus

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-14) along with Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-69) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-50) today announced that they will serve as Co-Chair’s for the Legislative Coal Caucus during the 2019-2020 Session.   [Read More]

HEARING NOTICE:  House and Senate Coal Caucuses to Hold Hearing on EPA’s Proposed “Clean Power Plan”
June 15, 2015

HEARING NOTICE:  House and Senate Coal Caucuses to Hold Hearing on EPA’s Proposed “Clean Power Plan”

The hearing will be held Tuesday, June 16, in the House Majority Caucus Room, beginning at 8:30AM.  [Read More]

Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week
June 3, 2015

Senate committee to hold hearing on anthracite coal industry in Pottsville next week

POTTSVILLE – A Senate committee will hold a public hearing in Pottsville on June 11 to receive an update on current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).  [Read More]

Senators Yaw, Wozniak to Co-Chair State Senate Coal Caucus
January 28, 2015

Senators Yaw, Wozniak to Co-Chair State Senate Coal Caucus

State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and John Wozniak (D-35) today were nominated by their colleagues to co-chair the Senate ‘Coal Caucus,’ a bipartisan, legislative committee emphasizing the continued importance of coal and coal-driven technologies in the state.  [Read More]

Yaw to Co-Chair State Senate Coal Caucus
September 25, 2013

Yaw to Co-Chair State Senate Coal Caucus

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined Senators from across the Commonwealth in the formation of a Senate ‘Coal Caucus’, a bipartisan committee emphasizing the continued importance of coal and coal-driven technologies in the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Yaw Stands with Industry to Fight “War on Coal”
October 16, 2012

Yaw Stands with Industry to Fight “War on Coal”

HARRISBURG – State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined representatives from Pennsylvania's coal industry to call attention to President Barack Obama's anti-coal energy policies.  [Read More]

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