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]
News Releases
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]
March 22, 2020
Sen. Yaw: State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15
The deadline to file Pennsylvania personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue for 2019 has been extended by 90 days to July 15, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 21, 2020
Senator Yaw Reminds Seniors of Extended Services Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. [Read More]
March 20, 2020
Sen. Yaw: Appeals Process Created for Businesses Impacted by Wolf Shutdown; Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Can Apply for Disaster Loans
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is working to reduce the impact of Governor Tom Wolf’s order on Thursday for all “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close. [Read More]
March 20, 2020
Sen. Yaw: Resources Available for Employees, Families Affected by Coronavirus Mitigation Measures
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts. [Read More]
March 19, 2020
Senator Yaw Announces Funding Approval to Assist Small Businesses
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today took the first step in providing relief to Pennsylvania small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 by authorizing the transfer of $40 million to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 18, 2020
Senate Adopts Temporary Emergency Rules to Continue Operating During Coronavirus Mitigation
The Pennsylvania state Senate took an important step today to continue its operations safely by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]