February 13, 2023
Yaw’s call for voter ID requirements makes sense
State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, is looking ahead instead of looking back. [Read More]
Author: Tiffany P
February 9, 2023
Philadelphia: Don’t Miss the Big Picture on LNG
Late last year, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia about the city’s critical role in boosting liquified natural gas exports – and the positive geopolitical and climate impacts that come along with it. [Read More]
February 6, 2023
Senator Yaw Honors Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on 150th Anniversary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on its 150th Anniversary. [Read More]
February 4, 2023
Senator Yaw Applauds Investments Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies
One hundred and three fire and emergency medical service providers across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties will receive $1,247,906.97 million through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
February 3, 2023
Senator Yaw Meets with Shapiro Nominees Negrin, Dunn as New Legislative Session Begins
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, this week met with two of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees to serve as heads of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
January 31, 2023
Treasurer Garrity, Senator Yaw and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Announce Findings of PA 529 Report
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko today announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties. [Read More]
January 19, 2023
Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
HARRISBURG – 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 now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). “I strongly encourage eligible applicants in the five-county region […] [Read More]
January 13, 2023
Senator Yaw Sits Down with PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) sat down Thursday with Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding during the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. [Read More]
January 12, 2023
Yaw, Owlett, Announce $5 Million in Funding for Mansfield Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced more than $5 million in state funding has been awarded to Mansfield Borough to install new water and sewer lines, providing clean drinking water for residents and ensuring wastewater can be discharged from local homes and businesses. [Read More]
January 11, 2023
Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) last week was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session. Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013, and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39). [Read More]