April 12, 2023
Sen. Yaw wants skill games tax regulation
State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, is pursuing legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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April 11, 2023
Yaw Urges USDA to Allow Inclusion of 2% and Whole Milk in Schools
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, recently signed a letter urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow whole and 2% milk to again be offered in schools across the country. [Read More]
April 6, 2023
Senator Yaw Celebrates Grand Canyon FFA During Annual Banquet in Wellsboro
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined the Grand Canyon Future Farmers of America (FFA) on Wednesday for their annual banquet and to recognize their many accomplishments throughout the year. [Read More]
April 4, 2023
Yaw Announces Opening of DEP Growing Greener Grant Program Friday, April 21
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today encouraged organizations involved in water resource restoration and protection across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to apply for the next round of Growing Greener grants through the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Growing Greener Plus Grants Program. [Read More]
March 21, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation & Natural Resources, Part 2
Senator Gene Yaw questions Acting DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn. [Read More]
March 21, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation & Natural Resources, Part 1
Senator Gene Yaw questions Acting DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Yaw Announces Additional $425K in LSA Grants for Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that he has secured an additional $425,000 for projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide grant program. The projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) during its March 16 meeting. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Area Legislators Announce Over $2.5 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
Members of the region’s legislative delegation announced over $2.5 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties. State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) made the announcement following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Yaw, Pickett Announce Over $1.6 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced over $1.6 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Bradford County. The announcement was made following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]
March 15, 2023
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Senate
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 has been passed by the state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]