Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe
In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Targets Outdated Oil and Gas Law to Speed Utica Drilling
A new bill aimed at updating Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Conservation Law to match today’s drilling practices and speed up permit reviews for Utica wells will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Boscola Push to Restore Pennsylvania’s Traditional Rifle Season Opener, Citing Harm to Rural Communities
A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season was introduced in the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Funding for Natural Gas Expansion Awarded in Wyalusing Borough
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $877,918 in state funding has been awarded to a natural gas expansion project in Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE). [Read More]
Yaw Hosts Annual Student Government Seminar
Nearly 200 students from 15 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on Thursday to participate in a student government seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. [Read More]
Yaw Highlights Pennsylvania’s Leadership, Regional Progress in 2025 Chesapeake Bay Commission Annual Report
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, highlighted Pennsylvania’s strong leadership in watershed restoration and the broader progress across its member states outlined in the Commission’s 2025 Annual Report. [Read More]
Protect Pennsylvania’s Hunting Economy
For more than 50 years, the first Monday after Thanksgiving served as the traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season, drawing families, friends and sportsmen from every corner of the state into our forests and towns. But that tradition was upended in 2019 when the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) moved the opener to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a decision that has had unintended and harmful consequences for local economies. [Read More]
Yaw Urges FERC to Make States Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Policy
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change a proposal from PJM Interconnection that he says unfairly shifts energy costs onto Pennsylvania families and businesses. [Read More]
Yaw Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant program for the 2026-27 academic year at pheaa.org/growpa. [Read More]
Owlett, Yaw Say More Than $282,000 in Grants Awarded to Fire, EMS Companies in Tioga County
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced fire and ambulance companies in Tioga County will collectively receive more than $282,000 in state grants thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett, Owlett Announce Fire, EMS Grants for Bradford County
Thirty-two fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded more than $418,000 in funding support through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today. [Read More]
Yaw, Boscola Propose Restoring Traditional Opening Day of Rifle Season
A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Stream Cleaning Bills Could Be the Key to Flood Prevention
In August 2024, nearly every county in our region was impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Towns were evacuated and residents had to be rescued as flood waters engulfed homes, farms and roads. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw, Bartolotta Bill to Unlock Federal Well Funding
The state Senate today approved legislation to improve the abandoned and orphaned oil and gas well plugging process in Pennsylvania, according to bill sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46). [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Address Electric Generation Shortfall, Expand Energy Development
The state Senate today approved legislation to address the electric generation shortfall and expand energy development, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Addresses PA Chemical Industry Council
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently addressed the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) during their quarterly Board of Directors meeting held at Williamsport’s Pennsylvania College of Technology. [Read More]
Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced a recent $3,005,018 investment in the R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Bradford and Wyoming Counties for its Lehigh Tie Project. Funding was awarded through Pennsylvania’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs. [Read More]
Owlett, Yaw Announce $750,000 Grant for Tioga Township Road Project
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $750,000 has been awarded to upgrade Park Hill Road in Tioga Township, Tioga County. [Read More]
Yaw, Flick: Nearly $2.5 Million Awarded in Lycoming, Union Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $2,465,403 in state funding has been awarded to projects in Lycoming and Union counties through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett: Over $1.3 Million Awarded to Bradford County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $1,325,000 in state funding has been awarded to four projects in Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program. [Read More]
Yaw, Hamm: $250,000 Awarded in Cherry Township
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $250,000 in state funding has been awarded in Cherry Township, Sullivan County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Yaw: $735,000 in State Funding Awarded to Union County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $735,000 in state funding has been awarded to two projects in Union County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). [Read More]
Public hearing on the 2018 Farm Bill: An Update on the Hemp Industry
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Farm Show Complex, Erie Room, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA | Watch Live [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett: Funding Awarded to Recreation Projects in Bradford County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced $783,500 has been awarded to recreation projects in Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett: Nearly $1.7 Million Awarded to Recreation Projects in Tioga County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced $1,682,100 has been awarded to recreation projects in Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw, Flick: Over $110,000 Awarded to Loyalsock Township Recreation Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) announced $110,800 has been awarded to a Loyalsock Township recreation project through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw: Over $550,000 Awarded to Recreation Projects in Sullivan, Union Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced $569,800 has been awarded to recreation projects in Sullivan and Union counties through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw Elected Chairman of Tri-State Chesapeake Bay Commission
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been elected to chair the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) for 2026. In reclaiming the gavel, Yaw said he intends to lead the Commission in driving innovative policies that will support the newly revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Officials Meet to Discuss PJM Market Outlook
In a collaborative effort to strengthen regional energy planning, market coordination and grid reliability, Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez (R-30) and Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes (R-97) convened with PJM Interconnection leadership last month to discuss the evolving electricity market landscape. [Read More]
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