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]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – February 2, 2026
Senate Convenes This Week The state Senate will reconvene on Monday, February 2, at 2 p.m. for another busy week at the State Capitol. Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his Budget Address on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. The proposal put forth is only the first […] [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]
Yaw Reflects on 2025 Progress, Sets Bold Agenda for 2026
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reflected on a productive year in the Pennsylvania Senate and shared his vision for 2026. [Read More]
Yaw Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Misguided Calls to Reform PJM
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today issued the following statement: [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce Over $2 Million Awarded to Projects in Bradford, Tioga Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $2,098,776 in state funding has been awarded to several community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford and Tioga counties. [Read More]
Yaw, Rowe Announce Funding for Lewisburg Recreation Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced $61,625 has been awarded to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority for upgrades to the Lewisburg Recreation Park in Union County. The award was considered at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. [Read More]
Yaw, Flick Announce Over $1.2 Million for Lycoming County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $1,223,150 in state funding has been awarded to two water and sewer upgrade projects in Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County. [Read More]
Yaw, Hamm Announce Over $1.1 Million Awarded to Projects in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $1,144,620 in state funding has been awarded to community improvement and economic development projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Nearly $450,000 Awarded to Bradford County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $442,521 in state funding has been awarded to three community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford County. The awards were considered at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. [Read More]
Yaw: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw: Over $6.2 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in 23rd District
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $6,226,577 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas throughout the 23rd District was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
Yaw Proposes Overhaul of EDGE to Promote Reliable Energy Investment
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, recently introduced legislation to restructure the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program to prioritize and incentivize investment in baseload power generation. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pointing Fingers Won’t Lower Costs
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) Pennsylvanians are frustrated by rising electricity bills, and rightfully so. In a letter sent just this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro pointed to PJM, the regional transmission organization that manages our power grid, as the cause of these increases. In reality, energy costs more because we’re not producing enough of it. Before […] [Read More]
Yaw: State Funding Increase to Support In-Demand Programs at Penn College
The Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive a 5% funding increase as part of the 2025-26 state budget, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). The increase, he said, reflects the legislature’s growing recognition of the college’s vital role in workforce development and technical education. [Read More]
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