Canton Active Living Center Awarded Grant
June 24, 2020

Canton Active Living Center Awarded Grant

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the Canton Active Living Center in Bradford County will receive a $19,402 Senior Community Center state grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.  [Read More]

Local Schools Can Apply Now for Grants to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students
June 17, 2020

Local Schools Can Apply Now for Grants to Meet Health and Safety Needs of Students

Schools located across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties can apply now for funding through two new grant programs created last month to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during COVID-19, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Senate Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Accountability Reforms
June 16, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Senate Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Accountability Reforms

Two joint hearings will be held this week in the Senate to examine and develop legislative proposals for addressing law enforcement and criminal justice accountability reforms, said state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Law and Justice Committees.  [Read More]

Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order
June 10, 2020

Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order

Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming).  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Signed into Law
June 8, 2020

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Signed into Law

Legislation amending Act 537, the PA Sewage Facilities Act, to allow for the expanded use of alternate on-lot sewage systems for planning purposes throughout the Commonwealth was signed into law on Friday, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12
June 5, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12

Union County will join 11 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on Friday, June 12, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule
June 4, 2020

Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s final regulations regarding Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum
June 2, 2020

Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum

As part of an ongoing "Back to Business" series designed for business owners and leaders in Lycoming County, UPMC is teaming up with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and area legislators for a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 2 at 2PM.  [Read More]

Op-Ed:  Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners
June 1, 2020

Op-Ed: Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners

As Pennsylvania begins to hit health targets and shift into the next phase of our coronavirus response, much of our focus will be on economic recovery. While some of our “essential” industries and personnel have been at work for the duration, many more will need to be supported as we navigate successful reopening.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5

Lycoming County will join 15 other Pennsylvania counties in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on June 5, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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