Senate Approves Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans
October 1, 2024

Senate Approves Ward, Yaw Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans

The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency.  [Read More]

Yaw: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarships Help Local Students
October 1, 2024

Yaw: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarships Help Local Students

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was recently on-hand to help present $33,500 in scholarships to students attending St. John Neumann Regional Academy, St. Agnes Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School, Epiphany Elementary School, New Covenant Academy and Grace Christian Academy.  [Read More]

Yaw Measure Aims to Curb Orphan and Abandoned Wells Through Sale of AEC’s
September 30, 2024

Yaw Measure Aims to Curb Orphan and Abandoned Wells Through Sale of AEC’s

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, recently introduced legislation to curb orphan and abandoned wells through the sale of alternative energy credits (AECs).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw, Rep. Hamm Senior Expo Draws Hundreds in Lycoming County
September 23, 2024

Sen. Yaw, Rep. Hamm Senior Expo Draws Hundreds in Lycoming County

Hundreds of area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church on Thursday for a senior expo sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84).  [Read More]

RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate
September 17, 2024

RGGI Electricity Tax Repeal Approved by Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation today to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chair Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw, Rep. Hamm to Host Annual Senior Expo September 19
September 12, 2024

Sen. Yaw, Rep. Hamm to Host Annual Senior Expo September 19

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Thursday, September 19th in Montoursville.  [Read More]

Stream Cleaning Bills Could Be the Key to Flood Prevention
September 4, 2024

Stream Cleaning Bills Could Be the Key to Flood Prevention

Last month, nearly every county in my district was impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Towns were evacuated and residents had to be rescued as flood waters engulfed homes, farms and roads. In the days following, teams of volunteers surveyed the damage and disaster relief organizations mobilized to help. Community members came out in droves to donate food, water and cleaning supplies. The resilience and determination of the people there is truly inspiring and in the face of overwhelming destruction, our first responders showed extraordinary courage and dedication.  [Read More]

Yaw to Unveil Plans for Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund
August 28, 2024

Yaw to Unveil Plans for Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced he will soon introduce legislation to establish a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund. The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities.  [Read More]

Yaw, Miller Measure to Expand Neighborhood Assistance Program Included in State Budget
August 26, 2024

Yaw, Miller Measure to Expand Neighborhood Assistance Program Included in State Budget

Legislation to expand the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) was included in the 2024-25 state budget, according to State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the original measure. The cap on the allocation for the NAP program is now set to be raised from $36 million to $72 million in the coming fiscal year.  [Read More]

Area Legislators Announce Multimodal Transportation Funding for Lycoming, Union Counties
August 20, 2024

Area Legislators Announce Multimodal Transportation Funding for Lycoming, Union Counties

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84), State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76) announced $2,220,662 in state funding has been awarded in Lycoming and Union counties through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF).  [Read More]

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