Senator Yaw Joins Local College, Community Leaders to Celebrate Old City Development Project
July 29, 2022

Senator Yaw Joins Local College, Community Leaders to Celebrate Old City Development Project

Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) joined with Williamsport City, Lycoming College and community leaders to celebrate the Old City Williamsport development project along Basin Street between Third and Fourth Streets on Tuesday.  [Read More]

Yaw:  Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Directs Critical Funding Toward Environmental Programs
July 11, 2022

Yaw: Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Directs Critical Funding Toward Environmental Programs

The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who voted for the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw: Commonwealth Court Right to Pause Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax
July 8, 2022

Yaw: Commonwealth Court Right to Pause Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement after the Commonwealth Court granted a preliminary injunction today that delays Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending further court action:  [Read More]

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor
July 7, 2022

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards heads to the governor’s desk this week for his signature.  [Read More]

Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor
July 7, 2022

Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor

Legislation that protects consumers’ energy choices heads to the governor’s desk after approval from the House of Representatives this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said.  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Approves Grant Program to Plug Orphaned Wells
June 30, 2022

Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Approves Grant Program to Plug Orphaned Wells

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved legislation today that creates a sustainable plan to cap some of Pennsylvania’s orphaned oil and gas wells, Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) said.  [Read More]

Yaw:  PCT Administration Building Named for Retiring College President
June 27, 2022

Yaw: PCT Administration Building Named for Retiring College President

The Student & Administrative Services Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology will soon bear the name of retiring President Davie Jane Gilmour.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes House Committee
June 27, 2022

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes House Committee

A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was recently approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate OKs Bill Creating Domestic Animal Welfare Board
June 22, 2022

Yaw: Senate OKs Bill Creating Domestic Animal Welfare Board

The state Senate recently approved legislation to create a Domestic Animal Welfare Board, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said.  [Read More]

Yaw Secures $500,000 Investment for West Pharmaceuticals Expansion, Joins Local Officials for Groundbreaking Ceremony
June 22, 2022

Yaw Secures $500,000 Investment for West Pharmaceuticals Expansion, Joins Local Officials for Groundbreaking Ceremony

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he has secured a $500,000 state investment to assist West Pharmaceuticals Services, Inc. with the expansion of their Williamsport manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create dozens of jobs in the city.  [Read More]

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