Yaw Announces Local Investments in Agricultural Innovation
February 3, 2025

Yaw Announces Local Investments in Agricultural Innovation

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced two local businesses have received funding through the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures
January 29, 2025

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures

The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two energy-related bills sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.  [Read More]

Yaw, Rowe Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Union County
January 28, 2025

Yaw, Rowe Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Union County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced $80,885 has been awarded to East Buffalo Township, Union County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.   [Read More]

Yaw, Pickett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Towanda Municipal Authority
January 22, 2025

Yaw, Pickett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Towanda Municipal Authority

State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced a $7,736,520 state investment awarded to Towanda Municipal Authority, Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Elkland Borough Authority
January 22, 2025

Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Elkland Borough Authority

State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced a $1,863,730 state investment awarded to Elkland Borough Authority through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant.  [Read More]

Pa. lawmaker proposes low-interest loans for new power plants as electricity crunch looms
January 18, 2025

Pa. lawmaker proposes low-interest loans for new power plants as electricity crunch looms

A Republican state senator said he wants Pennsylvania to set up a fund with billions of dollars that would make low-interest loans to build new power plants, as state leaders start a new legislative session amid a tightening energy situation.  [Read More]

Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
January 16, 2025

Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants

Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so starting January 21, 2025, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Yaw Announces Over $3.3 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
January 13, 2025

Yaw Announces Over $3.3 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $3,358,623.80 in funding to assist low-income individuals and improve distressed areas throughout Lycoming and Sullivan counties was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).  [Read More]

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
January 9, 2025

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Yaw Re-Elected Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission’s PA Delegation
January 7, 2025

Yaw Re-Elected Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission’s PA Delegation

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has been re-elected to chair the Pennsylvania delegation of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC).  [Read More]

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