State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $442,521 in state funding has been awarded to three community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford County. The awards were considered at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. [Read More]
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $6,226,577 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas throughout the 23rd District was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, recently introduced legislation to restructure the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program to prioritize and incentivize investment in baseload power generation. [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) Pennsylvanians are frustrated by rising electricity bills, and rightfully so. In a letter sent just this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro pointed to PJM, the regional transmission organization that manages our power grid, as the cause of these increases. In reality, energy costs more because we’re not producing enough of it. Before […] [Read More]
The Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive a 5% funding increase as part of the 2025-26 state budget, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). The increase, he said, reflects the legislature’s growing recognition of the college’s vital role in workforce development and technical education. [Read More]
Effective November 13, 2025, Zachary L. Adams is serving as the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) once again earned a legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies in 2025. [Read More]
Pennsylvania is finally getting the hundreds of millions of dollars it needs to bring high-speed internet to rural communities. This is our chance to connect homes, schools, farms and small businesses that have been left behind. [Read More]
Senate Bill 1079, which I sponsored to regulate skill games, offers a critical opportunity to protect and grow jobs across Pennsylvania. This bipartisan legislation supports an industry that hundreds of businesses and thousands of workers depend on. [Read More]
