News Updates from Senator Gene Yaw http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) awarded a Hughesville High School senior with the 2013 Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarship yesterday during his annual Student Government Seminar held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/052413.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the hiring of Morgan Madden who will serve as a new field representative in his Towanda District office. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/051713.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Representative Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $80,500 in scholarships to families of Bradford and Susquehanna counties through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/051013.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 12:50:00 The State Supreme Court today affirmed Pennsylvania's Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s (LRC) 2012 Revised Final Plan that redraws legislative boundaries based on the 2010 U.S. Census, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/050813.htm Wed, 8 May 2013 14:20:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that PMF Industries, Inc., a Williamsport based precision metal forming manufacturing company, will receive funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/050113.htm Tue, 7 May 2013 17:20:00 The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), today approved two bills designed to make natural gas service available to more Pennsylvanians. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0513/050113.htm Wed, 1 May 2013 11:25:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senator John Gordner (27-R) today joined Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Barry J. Schoch and other area legislators to endorse a plan dedicating over half-billion dollars towards the completion of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0413/040313.htm Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:25:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) today unveiled legislation designed to make natural gas service available to more Pennsylvanians. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/032613.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:25:00 On Tuesday, March 26, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will unveil a legislative initiative designed to make natural gas service available to more Pennsylvanians. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/032213.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:25:00 A representative from state Sen. Gene Yaw's office will be at the Great Bend-Hallstead Public Library on Wednesday, April 17th from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. and then at the Susquehanna County Office Annex, 81 Public Avenue, Montrose from 1-2 pm to meet with area constituents and respond to questions concerning state government. Yaw encourages anyone with a state-related inquiry or problem to stop by; no appointments are necessary. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/032013-host.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:25:00 The Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership RULE program, a two-year leadership development initiative, is seeking applicants interested in becoming members of the program's 15th class, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/031913.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:20:00 The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to help landowners address antiquated title problems related to subsurface ownership. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/031813.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:55:00 The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation to help landowners address antiquated title problems related to subsurface ownership. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/031313.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:27:00 A bipartisan resolution to study the demand for natural gas service by Pennsylvanians was unanimously approved by the full state Senate, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/031213-sr29.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 9:27:00 The Center for Rural Pennsylvania has re-elected state Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) to serve as Chairman of its 11 member Board of Directors. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/031213.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 9:25:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today co-sponsored bi-partisan legislation that would provide an exemption from the state's Sales and Use Tax for fixed-winged aircraft. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/030713.htm Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:25:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) was honored last evening for his contributions to Pennsylvania's growing wine industry.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/030613.htm Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:19:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today addressed attendees at the annual Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) legislative conference at the Harrisburg Hilton.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0313/030413.htm Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:19:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) is encouraging local fire companies within his Senatorial District (Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union) to apply for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/022613.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:19:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today questioned Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael Krancer on current department policies, including the status quo of statewide recycling initiatives. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/022113-stream.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 9:19:00 Four counties in the 23rd Senatorial District will receive more than $1 million under Pennsylvania's Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection (Growing Greener) Grant Program, Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Grant Program and the federal Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/022113.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2013 9:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today co-sponsored legislation that would completely phase out the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax, also known as the 'death tax.' http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/021213-sb61.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 8:55:00 Legislation requiring natural gas companies operating in Pennsylvania to standardize all deductions on royalty check payment stubs unanimously passed the state Senate today, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).    http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/020513.htm Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:15:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) is seeking support for a legislative proposal that will study the potential for increased residential, commercial and industrial natural gas infrastructure extension in Pennsylvania.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0213/020113.htm Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:15:00 The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by state Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), met today to consider three bills in the State Capitol Building. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/012313-a.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:15:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties) today announced that a number of volunteer and career fire, ambulance and rescue companies in the 23rd Senatorial District have been awarded state funding. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/012313.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 9:15:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Representative Garth Everett (R-84) today announced that a $28 million investment in Lycoming County will address existing wastewater infrastructure needs and improve the health and welfare of area residents. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/012213.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:15:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) today announced that Lycoming County will receive a $175,000 state grant under the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, also known as Act 101 of 1988.      http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/011713-grant.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union) today encouraged municipalities, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible agencies within his Senate District to apply for state recreation and conservation grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).    http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/011713.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:56:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that hours of operation for his Towanda District office, 1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 13, will be changed effective January 11, 2013.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2013/0113/010713.htm Mon, 7 Jan 2013 15:00:00 Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announced today that they will introduce legislation designed to make natural gas available to more Pennsylvanians. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1212/122112.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2013-2014 legislative session. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1212/121912.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:02:00 More than $2 million dollars will be distributed to four counties in the 23rd Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE), according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1212/121612.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2012 9:51:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced several Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP) grants to be awarded throughout his Senatorial District.    http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1112/112012.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:40:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that two counties in the 23rd Senatorial District will receive state funding to continue promoting recycling programs.   http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1112/111012.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2012 9:40:00 The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee held a public hearing in State College to seek further input on the impact the natural gas industry is having on housing in Pennsylvania, according to committee Chairman Senator Gene Yaw (R-Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties).   http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1112/110112.htm Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:50:00 The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the impact Marcellus Shale development is having on housing across Pennsylvania, according to committee Chairman State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties).   http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1012/102412.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2012 9:50:00 Legislation aimed at reducing the number of vacant, tax delinquent and troubled properties in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/1012/101612-landmark.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:50:00