PA House and Senate Announce New Environmental Committee Chairs

The Pennsylvania House and Senate have announced new chairs for the state House and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees.  Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) will replace Rep. Scott Hutchinson as the majority chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will replace Sen. Mary Jo White as the majority chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  The committees focus on bills, polices and issues dealing with energy resources and development, including regulations, conservation, strategic reserves and standards, and public lands.  The Post-Gazette has more.