Tiffany P, Author at Senator Yaw

March 5, 2026

Protect Pennsylvania’s Hunting Economy

For more than 50 years, the first Monday after Thanksgiving served as the traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season, drawing families, friends and sportsmen from every corner of the state into our forests and towns. But that tradition was upended in 2019 when the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) moved the opener to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a decision that has had unintended and harmful consequences for local economies. [Read More]

March 4, 2026

Yaw Urges FERC to Make States Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Policy

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change a proposal from PJM Interconnection that he says unfairly shifts energy costs onto Pennsylvania families and businesses. [Read More]

February 26, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP, Round 2

Senator Gene Yaw questions Secretary Jessica Shirley during the second round of questions at the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]

February 13, 2026

Owlett, Yaw Say More Than $282,000 in Grants Awarded to Fire, EMS Companies in Tioga County

Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced fire and ambulance companies in Tioga County will collectively receive more than $282,000 in state grants thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. [Read More]

February 13, 2026

Yaw, Pickett, Owlett Announce Fire, EMS Grants for Bradford County

Thirty-two fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded more than $418,000 in funding support through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today. [Read More]

January 20, 2026

Yaw, Flick: Nearly $2.5 Million Awarded in Lycoming, Union Counties

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $2,465,403 in state funding has been awarded to projects in Lycoming and Union counties through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program. [Read More]

January 20, 2026

Yaw, Pickett: Over $1.3 Million Awarded to Bradford County Projects

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $1,325,000 in state funding has been awarded to four projects in Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program and Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program. [Read More]

January 14, 2026

Yaw, Pickett: Funding Awarded to Recreation Projects in Bradford County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced $783,500 has been awarded to recreation projects in Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]

January 6, 2026

Pennsylvania, Ohio Officials Meet to Discuss PJM Market Outlook

In a collaborative effort to strengthen regional energy planning, market coordination and grid reliability, Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez (R-30) and Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes (R-97) convened with PJM Interconnection leadership last month to discuss the evolving electricity market landscape. [Read More]

December 30, 2025

Yaw Reflects on 2025 Progress, Sets Bold Agenda for 2026

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reflected on a productive year in the Pennsylvania Senate and shared his vision for 2026. [Read More]