Sen. Yaw:  2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens June 1
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens June 1

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner has opened the application period for the 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: State Plan Allocates $1.4 Million for Local Fire, Emergency Responders
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: State Plan Allocates $1.4 Million for Local Fire, Emergency Responders

A bill approved by the state Legislature this week would appropriate over $1.4 million in COVID relief for fire and emergency services across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Sent to Governor’s Desk
May 29, 2020

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Sent to Governor’s Desk

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 passed the full House of Representatives Thursday, 136-66, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw, Everett and Wheeland Call Five-Month Budget Stabilizing
May 28, 2020

Yaw, Everett and Wheeland Call Five-Month Budget Stabilizing

The General Assembly this week passed a five-month $25.8 billion budget to allow for a more detailed financial picture to emerge following the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Policy Discussion on Energy Development, Manufacturing, & Reopening Pennsylvania’s Economy
May 28, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Policy Discussion on Energy Development, Manufacturing, & Reopening Pennsylvania’s Economy

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in cooperation with Penn’s Northeast, the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce hosted a Think About Energy Briefing webinar on Thursday May 28, 2020.  [Read More]

Media Advisory –  “Think About Energy” Briefing Set for May 28
May 26, 2020

Media Advisory – “Think About Energy” Briefing Set for May 28

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, will join fellow Sen. John Yudichak (I-14), as well as Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr for the next “Think About Energy” virtual briefing.  [Read More]

Local Legislators, Commissioners Applaud Comcast Investment in Sullivan County
May 26, 2020

Local Legislators, Commissioners Applaud Comcast Investment in Sullivan County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today that Comcast will begin a network expansion project this year to extend broadband service to nearly 1,200 addresses in central Sullivan County, PA, which includes the boroughs of Eagles Mere and Laporte and the townships of Shrewsbury and Laporte.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Bradford, Sullivan Counties Move to Green Phase Beginning May 29
May 22, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Bradford, Sullivan Counties Move to Green Phase Beginning May 29

Bradford and Sullivan counties will join 15 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on May 29, while eight more counties will be moving to the “yellow phase” on the same date, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Chairman Responds to NY, NJ Rejection of Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project
May 22, 2020

Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Chairman Responds to NY, NJ Rejection of Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project

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 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) rejection of the Williams’ 400-MMcfd Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project.  [Read More]

Yaw, Everett Applaud House Passage of Bills to Allow Restaurants Freedom to Creatively Reopen in ‘Yellow Phase’
May 20, 2020

Yaw, Everett Applaud House Passage of Bills to Allow Restaurants Freedom to Creatively Reopen in ‘Yellow Phase’

Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) applauded the passage of HB 2506 and HB 2513 in the House this week.  [Read More]

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