March 2, 2023
Yaw Seeks Creation of Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week announced his plan to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
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February 28, 2023
Langerholc, Yaw Urge Biden to Restart Keystone XL Pipeline
The Senate today adopted a resolution by Sens. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Gene Yaw (R-23) regarding the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. [Read More]
February 28, 2023
Yaw Bill Establishes New Solar Decommissioning Process, Financial Assurances for Statewide Projects
Work in the Senate continues on a bill that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
February 24, 2023
Senator Yaw Honors the Canton Warrior Football Team on PIAA Victory
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Canton High School administrators, faculty, students and staff on Thursday to recognize the Warrior Football Team for their 2022 PIAA District IV Class A Football Championship. [Read More]
February 14, 2023
PennDOT, Partners Urge Designated Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network, the Pennsylvania State Police and Geisinger Medical Center Trauma Unit today joined at Mansfield University's Alumni Hall Student Center to urge designated driving and responsible party hosting for this Sunday's Super Bowl. [Read More]
February 14, 2023
State Sen. Gene Yaw working on a bill for stream maintenance
A state lawmaker is keen on not just letting water in streams go where it wants to, which often results in property and structural damage to bridges and roadways, leading to expensive repairs or replacements. [Read More]
February 14, 2023
Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts
The possibility of rolling blackouts — which allegedly neared fruition across Pennsylvania at Christmastime — could be connected to using less reliable and “green” forms of energy such as solar and wind power, according to a state lawmaker. [Read More]
February 10, 2023
Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce
While in Tioga County this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) visited Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to explore education, workforce and academic programs. [Read More]
February 10, 2023
Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2023 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday. [Read More]
February 9, 2023
Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process
By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot. Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike. Senate Bill 1, […] [Read More]