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Dear Friends, Hello! Thank you for subscribing to my E-newsletter. I am honored to serve the 23rd Senate District and look forward to working with you toward building a better future for Pennsylvania! This E-newsletter serves to keep you updated on what is happening throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties and what I am doing as your state senator in Harrisburg. I hope that you will find this E-newsletter helpful, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Gene Yaw
Loyalsock Lady Lancers Win State Championship Congratulations to PIAA 3A girls basketball state champions, the Loyalsock Lady Lancers! The team defeated Shady Side 55-43 in the championship game in Hershey last week.
First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians Last Week On Friday, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited Williamsport to announce the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.
Through the Pennsylvania Money Match program, families will be able to receive these unclaimed funds without having to search for them themselves. In the 23rd District alone, nearly $10,000 has already been returned to its rightful owners in just this program’s first round.
Watch the announcement HERE.
Welcoming Guests to the Capitol On Tuesday, Rep. Clint Owlett and I welcomed PIAA Class AA State Champion, Troy Trojans Football to the Capitol. The win over Central Clarion completed the Trojan’s perfect season and secured the first state championship in school history.
 A few local businesses were also in Harrisburg as part of the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association Advocacy Day. The Forest Products Association unites and supports all sectors of Pennsylvania’s forest products supply chain, from loggers and landowners to sawmills and manufacturers.
Joining me from left to right are Norm Steffy, Vice President of Cummings Lumber Company, Inc., Stephanie Phillips-Taggart, Executive Director, Keystone Wood Products Association and Scott Cummings, President, Cummings Lumber Company, Inc.
Dr. Troy Ott, Dean of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, visited my office last week. We had a great discussion on issues facing agriculture and agribusiness students and how to ensure Pennsylvania remains a leader in this industry.
 Thank you to the students from Williamsport Christian School and MAC Homeschool Group for stopping by our beautiful State Capitol for a tour during your visit to Harrisburg!
Recognizing Vietnam War Veterans DayNine million Americans served during the Vietnam War era and 58,000 gave their lives. Sadly, because many people didn’t view the war favorably, Vietnam War veterans received a cold reception when they returned to American soil. Some were even deeply mistreated.
March 29 marks the day in 1973 when the last United States troops left Vietnam. That same day, 591 American prisoners were released and returned to the United States. We are grateful for their courage and sacrifices.
 On March 25, Sen. Doug Mastriano hosted an event in honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Capitol. Among the speakers was Clebe McClary, a decorated American hero who served our country with distinction during the Vietnam War.
The Lycoming County Commissioners also took a moment at their meeting to recognize all Vietnam and Vietnam Era veterans in attendance and honor them with a proclamation. The proclamation acknowledged the sacrifices of all Vietnam-era veterans and paid special tribute to the 43 soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen from Lycoming County who lost their lives in the conflict.
Lycoming County Requests Feedback About Broadband Access, AvailabilityTo see where local broadband services need improvement, Lycoming County residents and businesses are being asked to participate in a survey.
The survey is available at lycomingbroadband.com. In addition to the online survey, paper copies will be available at libraries throughout the county, the County Planning & Community Development Department, and participating municipal offices.
Individual responses to the survey will not be released to any third party. The survey will remain open until the desired response rate is achieved or for 90 days.
April Consumer Financial Protection Events AnnouncedThe Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities is continuing its financial education efforts with a series of free public events throughout April. These sessions will help Pennsylvanians improve their money management skills, covering topics like budgeting, fraud prevention, and retirement planning.
Events throughout the 23rd District include:
Cybersecurity – Staying Safe Online: Whatever your age, understanding how to keep your information safe and secure online is vitally important for everyone. This presentation covers key topics like using secure websites, creating strong passwords, being aware of what you put on social media, and even tips for shopping online safely.
Avoiding Identity Theft: This presentation looks at ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring.
Banking in the 21st Century: This presentation is an overview of how banks and credit unions work. We also discuss the differences between types of accounts; the importance of balancing accounts; what to do if you have had banking issues in the past; what types of questions you should ask before opening an account; and what deposit insurance does and does not cover.
Rep. Tina Pickett’s Senior Scam Seminar: Sons and Daughters of Italy, 301 Desmond St., Sayre (Bradford County) on April 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For additional information contact Jennifer Horton at 570-888-9011 or jhorton@pahousegop.com. Register at https://reppickett.com/Form/rtpscamseminar042525.
Senate Committee Votes to Preserve Women’s Sports
This week, the Senate Education Committee passed legislation to preserve integrity and fairness in women’s sports, progress that was hard fought decades ago with the creation of Title IX. The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 9, known as the Save Women’s Sports Act, would require public schools and colleges to label sports teams as male, female or coed. It would only permit biological females to join teams designated for women. Notably, Senate Bill 9 would allow students to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of this rule.
Female students who compete in high school and college sports deserve a level playing field. This bill would protect this opportunity for them, allowing fair and equal access to the personal enrichment, character development and fitness sports provide.
Bill to Improve School Bus Safety Receives Senate Committee Support The Senate Transportation Committee this week voted to advance legislation to better protect children by strengthening school bus safety laws. It now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 65 would increase the required stopping distance for opposing drivers from 10 feet to 15 feet, creating a greater buffer for children entering and exiting the bus. It also strengthens penalties for all offenders via a tiered penalty system. Penalties may include increased fines and mandatory driver education. Drivers who fail to prepare to stop when a school bus activates its flashing amber lights would also be subject to penalties.
Each year, the Department of Transportation conducts a school bus education and enforcement program. The most recent program, conducted in October 2024, found police officers and bus drivers in 22 school districts reporting 131 violations in a single day.
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