Author: Eric K.
June 10, 2020
Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order
Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming). [Read More]
June 9, 2020
Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)
Senator Gene Yaw speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. [Read More]
June 8, 2020
Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Signed into Law
Legislation amending Act 537, the PA Sewage Facilities Act, to allow for the expanded use of alternate on-lot sewage systems for planning purposes throughout the Commonwealth was signed into law on Friday, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Sen. Yaw: Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12
Union County will join 11 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on Friday, June 12, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 4, 2020
Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s final regulations regarding Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. [Read More]
June 2, 2020
Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum
As part of an ongoing "Back to Business" series designed for business owners and leaders in Lycoming County, UPMC is teaming up with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and area legislators for a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 2 at 2PM. [Read More]
June 1, 2020
Op-Ed: Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners
As Pennsylvania begins to hit health targets and shift into the next phase of our coronavirus response, much of our focus will be on economic recovery. While some of our “essential” industries and personnel have been at work for the duration, many more will need to be supported as we navigate successful reopening. [Read More]
May 29, 2020
Sen. Yaw: Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5
Lycoming County will join 15 other Pennsylvania counties in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on June 5, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]