Sen. Yaw:  Appeals Process Created for Businesses Impacted by Wolf Shutdown; Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Can Apply for Disaster Loans
March 20, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Appeals Process Created for Businesses Impacted by Wolf Shutdown; Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Can Apply for Disaster Loans

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is working to reduce the impact of Governor Tom Wolf’s order on Thursday for all “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Resources Available for Employees, Families Affected by Coronavirus Mitigation Measures
March 20, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Resources Available for Employees, Families Affected by Coronavirus Mitigation Measures

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces Funding Approval to Assist Small Businesses
March 19, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces Funding Approval to Assist Small Businesses

The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today took the first step in providing relief to Pennsylvania small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 by authorizing the transfer of $40 million to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senate Adopts Temporary Emergency Rules to Continue Operating During Coronavirus Mitigation
March 18, 2020

Senate Adopts Temporary Emergency Rules to Continue Operating During Coronavirus Mitigation

The Pennsylvania state Senate took an important step today to continue its operations safely by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces Resources for Local Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown
March 17, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces Resources for Local Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown

Resources and information are available to area businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order to close as a result of the coronavirus pandemic impacting Pennsylvania, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Suspends In-Person, Walk-In Legislative Services at Williamsport, Harrisburg Offices
March 17, 2020

Senator Yaw Suspends In-Person, Walk-In Legislative Services at Williamsport, Harrisburg Offices

In order to help contain the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that his Williamsport and Harrisburg offices will be temporarily closed for meetings, effective today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice.  [Read More]

Letter to the Editor – Williamsport Sun Gazette – What You Should Know About Proposed PA Property Tax Plans
March 10, 2020

Letter to the Editor – Williamsport Sun Gazette – What You Should Know About Proposed PA Property Tax Plans

Recently in a letter to the editor, I was criticized for withholding support of Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 76, state legislation that proposes to eliminate some real estate property taxes for Pennsylvania property owners.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: PHMC Awards Seven Cultural and Historical Support Grants in 23rd District
March 4, 2020

Sen. Yaw: PHMC Awards Seven Cultural and Historical Support Grants in 23rd District

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded nearly $30,000 in grants to seven eligible museums and official county historical societies in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Area Legislators Announce School Safety Grants
February 27, 2020

Area Legislators Announce School Safety Grants

School safety grants totaling $796,275 were awarded today to eight school districts in Lycoming County, according to area legislators.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces School Safety Grants for Lewisburg, Mifflinburg School Districts
February 26, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces School Safety Grants for Lewisburg, Mifflinburg School Districts

Two school safety grants totaling $856,721 were awarded today to Lewisburg Area School District and Mifflinburg Area School District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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