February 6, 2023
Senator Yaw Honors Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on 150th Anniversary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on its 150th Anniversary. [Read More]
News Releases
February 4, 2023
Senator Yaw Applauds Investments Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies
One hundred and three fire and emergency medical service providers across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties will receive $1,247,906.97 million through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
February 3, 2023
Senator Yaw Meets with Shapiro Nominees Negrin, Dunn as New Legislative Session Begins
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, this week met with two of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees to serve as heads of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
February 2, 2023
Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant
Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue. [Read More]
January 31, 2023
Treasurer Garrity, Senator Yaw and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Announce Findings of PA 529 Report
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko today announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties. [Read More]
January 30, 2023
Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett
We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. [Read More]
January 23, 2023
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Reintroduced in New Legislative Session
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 was reintroduced in the Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
January 20, 2023
Sen. Yaw: Grid Reliability Key Focus During Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today participated in a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh to discuss energy access and affordability. [Read More]
January 19, 2023
Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
HARRISBURG – Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail, and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). “I strongly encourage eligible applicants in the five-county region […] [Read More]
January 17, 2023
Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues
Following the inauguration today in Harrisburg of new Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who serves as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement: [Read More]