May 8, 2024
Yaw: Senate Acts to Bolster Telemedicine in PA
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation aimed at expanding the use of telemedicine in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
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April 30, 2024
Legislators Unveil Rural Population Revitalization Commission Proposal for PA
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, along with vice chairman, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and state Rep. Dan Moul (R-91), held a news conference today unveiling their legislative efforts to establish a Rural Population Revitalization Commission. The commission would report on rural population changes and make recommendations for attracting and retaining residents in rural Pennsylvania. [Read More]
April 30, 2024
April 29, 2024 – Conservation District Week Floor Remarks
April 29, 2024 - Conservation District Week Floor Remarks [Read More]
April 26, 2024
Senator Yaw’s remarks at Turtle Creek Press Conference in Lewisburg, PA
Senator Yaw's remarks at Turtle Creek Press Conference in Lewisburg, PA [Read More]
April 26, 2024
Turtle Creek Press Conference in Lewisburg, PA
Full Press Conference in Lewisburg, PA [Read More]
April 26, 2024
Statement from Sen. Yaw on New EPA-Imposed Power Plant Emission Rules
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on new federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - imposed power plant emission rules announced earlier this week: [Read More]
April 26, 2024
DEP, partners laud Turtle Creek improvement Portions of watershed removed from federal impaired waters list
LEWISBURG — Local, state and federal officials stood on the banks of Turtle Creek in southeastern Union County on Thursday to celebrate and tour the improvements of the waterway. [Read More]
April 25, 2024
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
April 19, 2024
Local Legislators Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Bradford County
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced this week that Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is being awarded nearly $4.8 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110). [Read More]
April 10, 2024
Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]