April 20, 2020
An Open Letter to Governor Wolf
This letter is written on behalf of the vast majority of the 250,000 residents of the 23rd Senatorial District. [Read More]
News Releases
April 20, 2020
Sen. Yaw Statement on the Passing of Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin today,” Sen. Yaw said. [Read More]
April 15, 2020
Senator Yaw Endorses Measures to Reopen Pennsylvania’s Economy
With nearly 1.4 million Pennsylvanians filing for unemployment benefits, the state Senate took action today and approved two bills that would provide clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
April 15, 2020
Senator Yaw Addresses RGGI, COVID-19 during Discussion with Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team
ennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw, Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today talked with members of the Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team (GPEAT) during a LIVE virtual meeting. [Read More]
April 10, 2020
Sen. Yaw: PENNVEST Approves $450 Million Loan Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
April 7, 2020
Senator Yaw Supports COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments
The Senate approved emergency measures today to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
April 5, 2020
Media Advisory – Senator Yaw to Host COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall Monday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will host a telephone town hall discussion next week to provide an update on the coronavirus response. [Read More]
April 1, 2020
Sen. Yaw: Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide
Governor Wolf has issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order for all counties in Pennsylvania in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 30, 2020
Pennsylvania Schools Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Department of Education announced today that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed indefinitely in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 25, 2020
Senator Yaw Supports COVID-19 Response Measures
The state Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]