Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention
April 1, 2025

Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention

Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate acted this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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April 1, 2025

Public hearing on advancing rural mental health awareness and support

Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

Gov. Shapiro and Republicans appear headed for energy showdown
March 29, 2025

Gov. Shapiro and Republicans appear headed for energy showdown

On a chilly day when Gov. Josh Shapiro stood before a cow-filled barn to promote the concept of farmer groups buying and running manure-to-energy devices — just one sliver of Mr. Shapiro’s multi-faceted energy plan — Sen. Gene Yaw sounded the energy alarm.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
March 20, 2025

Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110), hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 200 participants representing the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors.  [Read More]

Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
March 20, 2025

Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability.  [Read More]

Students from Lycoming, neighboring counties learn about government
March 15, 2025

Students from Lycoming, neighboring counties learn about government

Students from across the region converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology Thursday morning as state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, held his annual Student Government Seminar.   [Read More]

Senator ‘excited’ about projects
March 15, 2025

Senator ‘excited’ about projects

That was how state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, discussed what he agreed was economic development momentum in the City of Williamsport and Greater Williamsport.  [Read More]

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 12, 2025

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee

Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
March 5, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams.  [Read More]

Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention
March 3, 2025

Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to reintroduce a package of bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways.  [Read More]

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