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
Sen. Yaw Votes to Support Bills Assisting Fire, EMS Companies
February 3, 2020

Sen. Yaw Votes to Support Bills Assisting Fire, EMS Companies

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) recently voted in favor of a pair of bills that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant financial and recruitment challenges they face today.  [Read More]

Yaw Supports Measures Providing for Fair Access to Cancer Treatment, Improved Breast Cancer Screening Coverage
February 3, 2020

Yaw Supports Measures Providing for Fair Access to Cancer Treatment, Improved Breast Cancer Screening Coverage

The state Senate recently approved two measures to help cancer patients access potentially lifesaving drugs and require insurers to cover supplemental screenings for women at high risk for breast cancer.  [Read More]

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February 1, 2020

Sen. Yaw: DCED ‘Act 13’ Grant Program Opens

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development will begin accepting applications on February 1st for Act 13 grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Supports Bill to Move Up Date of Future Presidential Primary Elections in PA
January 31, 2020

Senator Yaw Supports Bill to Move Up Date of Future Presidential Primary Elections in PA

Pennsylvanians could play a more prominent role in future Presidential primary elections under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. Listen  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Votes to Support ‘Deana’s Law,’ Imposing Stronger Penalties on Repeat DUI Offenders
January 30, 2020

Senator Yaw Votes to Support ‘Deana’s Law,’ Imposing Stronger Penalties on Repeat DUI Offenders

The state Senate approved groundbreaking legislation this week requiring the use of innovative technology to more strictly monitor repeat DUI offenders, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Panel Holds Joint Hearing on Impacts of PA Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative
January 29, 2020

Senate Panel Holds Joint Hearing on Impacts of PA Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee held a joint public hearing today in Harrisburg to hear testimony on the potential impacts of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), according to committee chairs Gene Yaw (R-23) and Kim Ward (R-39), respectively.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: Canton School District Awarded Food Service Equipment Grants
January 28, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Canton School District Awarded Food Service Equipment Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that the Canton Area School District will receive $58,739.99 to purchase new food service equipment for the cafeterias to prepare healthy meals for students, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw to Recognize the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band During Capitol Visit
January 27, 2020

Sen. Yaw to Recognize the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band During Capitol Visit

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will recognize members of the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band on their win during the 60th Annual Marching Band “2019 Cavalcade of Bands” Championships in Hershey on November 9th and 10th.  [Read More]

Yaw, Pickett Announce Dairy Investment Funding for Bradford, Sullivan County Projects
January 22, 2020

Yaw, Pickett Announce Dairy Investment Funding for Bradford, Sullivan County Projects

The Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program will provide $100,000 for two projects in Bradford and Sullivan counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Announces PAsmart Grants for BLaST IU 17, Five Local School Districts
January 17, 2020

Senator Yaw Announces PAsmart Grants for BLaST IU 17, Five Local School Districts

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 and several local school districts across Bradford, Lycoming and Union counties are the recipients of PAsmart targeted grants to expand computer science programming and training in their school districts.  [Read More]

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