State Sen. Gene Yaw working on a bill for stream maintenance
February 14, 2023

State Sen. Gene Yaw working on a bill for stream maintenance

A state lawmaker is keen on not just letting water in streams go where it wants to, which often results in property and structural damage to bridges and roadways, leading to expensive repairs or replacements.  [Read More]

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts
February 14, 2023

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts

The possibility of rolling blackouts — which allegedly neared fruition across Pennsylvania at Christmastime — could be connected to using less reliable and “green” forms of energy such as solar and wind power, according to a state lawmaker.  [Read More]

Natural gas remains today’s energy solution
February 14, 2023

Natural gas remains today’s energy solution

"We deal them the cards based on our policies." State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, recently sat down with Sun-Gazette newsroom staff and explained the latest developments on a number of issues - one of the most important being energy policy and the power grid that serves our region's families.  [Read More]

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts
February 13, 2023

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts

The possibility of rolling blackouts — which allegedly neared fruition across Pennsylvania at Christmastime — could be connected to using less reliable and “green” forms of energy such as solar and wind power, according to a state lawmaker.  [Read More]

We can promote energy, protect environment
February 13, 2023

We can promote energy, protect environment

In a press release, sent out after a recent meeting with Gov. Josh Shapiro's nominees to oversee the state's Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Sen. Gene Yaw said he left feeling optimistic.  [Read More]

Yaw has opioids, PFAS in his sights for legislation
February 13, 2023

Yaw has opioids, PFAS in his sights for legislation

A state lawmaker says there’s been a 50% increase in death by use of opioids including fentanyl in the past three years.  [Read More]

Yaw’s call for voter ID requirements makes sense
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]

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw
February 8, 2023

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw

State Sen. Gene Yaw supports pending voter identification legislation to ensure more fairness and accuracy at the polls.  [Read More]

What’s going to happen to the Lycoming Mall?
December 1, 2022

What’s going to happen to the Lycoming Mall?

For several years the Lycoming Mall has lost more and more businesses with very few still remaining.   [Read More]

Grant allows Community Arts Center to modernize equipment
November 17, 2022

Grant allows Community Arts Center to modernize equipment

Modernizing its stage lighting and cinema projector is the next production being undertaken by the Community Arts Center, thanks to a $150,000 Keystone Communities Program grant administered by the state Department of Community & Economic Development and supported by Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania College of Technology, the owner of the facility.  [Read More]

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