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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner has opened the application period for the 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant. [Read More]
A bill approved by the state Legislature this week would appropriate over $1.4 million in COVID relief for fire and emergency services across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
