Senator Yaw Calls on PA Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor, Inspector General to Investigate Concerns with State’s Election Systems
December 7, 2020

Senator Yaw Calls on PA Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor, Inspector General to Investigate Concerns with State’s Election Systems

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined many of his Senate colleagues in calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Pennsylvania Inspector General to take further actions regarding the 2020 election.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Senate and House Republicans Announce Plans to Restore Confidence in Voting System
December 4, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Senate and House Republicans Announce Plans to Restore Confidence in Voting System

In response to the concerns that grew out of the 2020 general election, Pennsylvania Senate and House Republican leaders have announced plans to restore confidence in the state’s election system and begin the process of making meaningful reforms, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw’s Statement on Governor’s Dec. 2 Executive Action Related to Flooding
December 3, 2020

Sen. Yaw’s Statement on Governor’s Dec. 2 Executive Action Related to Flooding

“As someone who has lived in rural Pennsylvania my entire life, I am well-aware of the concerns expressed by counties and municipalities on the importance of flood mitigation and infrastructure improvement.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Announces $30K in Cultural, Historical Support Grants
December 2, 2020

Sen. Yaw Announces $30K in Cultural, Historical Support Grants

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) today awarded $30,080 in grants to seven eligible museums and official county historical societies in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw Encourages Feedback, Participation on Proposed RGGI Rulemaking
December 1, 2020

Yaw Encourages Feedback, Participation on Proposed RGGI Rulemaking

A proposed rulemaking bringing Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a consortium of Eastern states that impose a carbon tax on electricity production and require fossil fuel generators to purchase allowances, is now open for public comment, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Union, Snyder Community Action Agency Awarded Funding to Alleviate Homelessness
November 30, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Union, Snyder Community Action Agency Awarded Funding to Alleviate Homelessness

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded a $30,000 grant awarded to the Union, Snyder (CAA) Community Action Agency to assist individuals currently experiencing homelessness.  [Read More]

Research Documents Rural Pennsylvanians’ Willingness to Pay for High-Speed Broadband Internet Service
November 30, 2020

Research Documents Rural Pennsylvanians’ Willingness to Pay for High-Speed Broadband Internet Service

Rural Pennsylvanians’ willingness to pay for broadband internet service is higher than urban residents, and urban and rural Pennsylvania residents are receiving inequitable broadband service - not only in terms of broadband speed, but also in the prices they pay for service, according to a new study published by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Finalized 2020-21 State Budget Plan
November 20, 2020

Senator Yaw’s Statement on Finalized 2020-21 State Budget Plan

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement today following concurrence by the Senate on House amendments to Senate Bill 1350, which completes the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces Local Grants for Career and Technical Education Equipment
November 20, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces Local Grants for Career and Technical Education Equipment

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $29,195 in state funding for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Bill Providing Liability Assistance for Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, Business and Government Services Providers Heads to Governor
November 20, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Bill Providing Liability Assistance for Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, Business and Government Services Providers Heads to Governor

Health care providers, schools, businesses and others who followed COVID-19 public health directives would be protected from unfair lawsuits for good-faith actions they took during the pandemic under legislation approved by the Senate this week, said state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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