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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]

March 13, 2023

Sen. Yaw: Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill Unanimously Passes Senate

The Pennsylvania state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 8 last week, a comprehensive breast cancer screening and genetic testing bill, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who co-sponsored the legislation. [Read More]

March 10, 2023

Sen. Yaw: Funding Available for Flood Mitigation, Watershed Restoration, Recreation and Related Projects

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is now accepting applications for grants funded by Act 13 natural gas drilling impact fees. [Read More]

March 9, 2023

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners

The state Senate this week approved a bill that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]

March 8, 2023

Sen. Yaw: Senate Passes Bill to Protect Diverse Energy Options for Pennsylvanians

Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the state Senate, 40-9, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

March 7, 2023

Sen. Yaw: Shapiro Budget Fails to Champion PA’s Energy Potential

Unleashing Pennsylvania’s energy potential, while creating significant job growth, is something that was lacking today as Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the state legislature, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

March 6, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Yaw Measure to Ensure Pennsylvania Homes, Businesses Have Access to Diverse Energy Options

Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]

March 6, 2023

Sen. Yaw Applauds Additional Farmland Preserved in Tioga, Union Counties

Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd Senate District will be protected for future generations following recent approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]