Area Legislators, PEMA Tour Flood-Impacted Areas, Praise First Responders and Public Support for Recovery Efforts
August 15, 2024

Area Legislators, PEMA Tour Flood-Impacted Areas, Praise First Responders and Public Support for Recovery Efforts

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield visited some of the worst flood-affected areas in Tioga and Lycoming counties earlier this week.  [Read More]

Yaw Announces Nearly $1 Million for Traffic Safety Improvements in Bradford, Union Counties
August 1, 2024

Yaw Announces Nearly $1 Million for Traffic Safety Improvements in Bradford, Union Counties

Nearly $1 million in state funding for traffic safety improvements through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) “Green Light-Go” program has been awarded in Bradford and Union Counties, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Local Legislators Announce Over $3.5 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rural Electric Grid
August 1, 2024

Local Legislators Announce Over $3.5 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rural Electric Grid

Over $3.5 million in grants to improve electric grid reliability have been awarded to local electric distribution companies through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) 2024 Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) program, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110).  [Read More]

Local Legislators Announce Over $6.3 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rural Electric Grid
August 1, 2024

Local Legislators Announce Over $6.3 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rural Electric Grid

Over $6.3 million in grants to improve electric grid reliability have been awarded to local electric distribution companies through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) 2024 Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants (PA GRG) program, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84)  [Read More]

Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?
July 31, 2024

Who is Looking Out for Pennsylvania’s Interests?

By now, we have all heard Gov. Josh Shapiro complain that he is tired of getting his “ass kicked” by other states. He has opined that Pennsylvania is losing out to economic development in Ohio. Ask the authorities, planners and chambers of commerce in the western part of the state about the difficulties of enticing businesses to come to Pennsylvania, rather than Ohio.  [Read More]

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund
July 22, 2024

Martin, Yaw Applaud Increase in State Budget for Clean Streams Fund

State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, applauded a $50 million annual recurring investment in the state’s Clean Streams Fund included in the 2024-25 state budget.  [Read More]

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July 18, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Signed into Law

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw: PA Senate Completes Work on Empowering, Pro-Family, Pro-Growth Budget
July 12, 2024

Yaw: PA Senate Completes Work on Empowering, Pro-Family, Pro-Growth Budget

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead, according to State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Area Legislators to Host State Services & Veteran Recognition Day July 20
July 12, 2024

Area Legislators to Host State Services & Veteran Recognition Day July 20

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83), invite constituents and local veterans to join them for a State Services and Veteran Recognition Day on Saturday, July 20th in Williamsport.  [Read More]

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July 12, 2024

Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Headed to Governor’s Desk

Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor’s desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

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