Senator Yaw
Senator
Gene Yaw
Serving the 23rd District
Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga & Union Counties
Senator
Gene Yaw
Serving the 23rd District
Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga & Union Counties

News Releases

Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Chairman Responds to NY, NJ Rejection of Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project
May 22, 2020

Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Chairman Responds to NY, NJ Rejection of Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project

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 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) rejection of the Williams’ 400-MMcfd Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project.  [Read More]

Yaw, Everett Applaud House Passage of Bills to Allow Restaurants Freedom to Creatively Reopen in ‘Yellow Phase’
May 20, 2020

Yaw, Everett Applaud House Passage of Bills to Allow Restaurants Freedom to Creatively Reopen in ‘Yellow Phase’

Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) applauded the passage of HB 2506 and HB 2513 in the House this week.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Applauds HOME Grants Awarded in Lycoming, Union Counties
May 15, 2020

Senator Yaw Applauds HOME Grants Awarded in Lycoming, Union Counties

Two state grants totaling $1 million dollars will be directed to the 23rd Senatorial District for affordable housing rehabilitation initiatives, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Backs Several Bills to Reopen Area Businesses
May 14, 2020

Senator Yaw Backs Several Bills to Reopen Area Businesses

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases decrease across Pennsylvania, the state Senate this week approved a four-bill package that would give county governments more discretion over reopening their local economies and provide a way for the reopening of some businesses -- if they can operate in a manner that protects employees and customers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw, Everett Push to Partially Reopen Restaurants, Bars, Private Clubs
May 13, 2020

Yaw, Everett Push to Partially Reopen Restaurants, Bars, Private Clubs

Two Lycoming County legislators this week sponsored legislation to reopen restaurants, bars and private clubs in “yellow and green” designated counties.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: PA Senate Hearing Prompts Department of Health to Reverse Course on COVID-19 Testing
May 12, 2020

Sen. Yaw: PA Senate Hearing Prompts Department of Health to Reverse Course on COVID-19 Testing

After a state Senate hearing last week highlighted inadequacies in COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities, the Wolf Administration has reversed course and announced today that they will begin widespread testing of residents and employees, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, say Yaw, Baker, Fritz, Pickett
May 11, 2020

Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, say Yaw, Baker, Fritz, Pickett

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to voice their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15.  [Read More]

Area Legislators Urge Reclassification of Susquehanna, Wyoming Counties in Statewide Reopening Plan
April 29, 2020

Area Legislators Urge Reclassification of Susquehanna, Wyoming Counties in Statewide Reopening Plan

Local legislators teamed up with county commissioners this week to ask Governor Tom Wolf to reclassify Susquehanna and Wyoming counties under his plan to reopen the state.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
April 29, 2020

Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases

The Senate approved a bill today that would require the state to notify local first responders of COVID-19 cases in their communities, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Supports Legislation Enhancing Safety at Child Care Facilities
April 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw Supports Legislation Enhancing Safety at Child Care Facilities

The state Senate today approved two bills enhancing safety at Pennsylvania’s child care facilities, which will boost smoke detector requirements, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Back to Top