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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
Senate Recognizes District 4 Champions
L to R: Coach Cody Botts, Xzavier Croll, Landen Murray, Senator Yaw, Jackson Griffith, Chad Martin, John Parker Marr and Landon Moser It was a pleasure to welcome the captains of the Mifflinburg Area High School Wildcats football team to the Capitol recently! These outstanding student athletes led their team to a historic District 4 Class AAA Championship, the program’s first outright district title in more than 20 years. Congratulations to the Wildcats on an incredible season! Welcoming Guests to the Capitol
L to R: Ron Frick, Senator Yaw, Carolyn Hawk, Blayne Lamey, Anna Thompson The United Way of North Central PA team stopped by my office during their annual Day on the Hill. They had a great discussion with my staff on improvements to the PA 211 system and their advocacy towards childcare reforms. Thank you for joining us!
On March 18, Col. Ryan Kraus of Lewisburg served as the Senate’s Guest Chaplain. Joined by his wife, Reverand Lisa Kraus, Col. Kraus led the Senate in prayer and was welcomed by my colleagues during the introduction of guests. Col. Kraus serves as the Joint Force Headquarters Chaplain for the Pennsylvania National Guard. In his full-time civilian ministry, he serves as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Watch HERE.
Penn State student and Williamsport Area High School alumni, Kydreece Burks, joined Rep. Flick and I in Harrisburg to observe meetings and learn more about the legislative process and session. Kydreece was a pleasure to have in the office and certainly has a bright future ahead of him!
Team members from the Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR), including Martha Lloyd Community Services, met with my chief of staff, Nick Troutman, during their annual Advocacy Day in Harrisburg. PAR represents over 50,000 Pennsylvanians and their families through advocacy, information, training and education. Honoring Bob Garrett for his Retirement
Bob Garrett was honored recently for his retirement from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce following nearly 45 years of dedicated service there, including 12 years as president and CEO. My district director, Matt Wise, was on hand for the celebration and presented him with a Senate Citation, along with Wendy Dombroski from Sen. Culver’s office. Congratulations, Bob! Wishing you all the best in your next chapter. Happy Anniversary
Happy 50th Anniversary to Chuck and Susan Dillon! Chuck recently retired from my Wellsboro office after an 18-year career in the Senate. Deb Rudy of my Wellsboro office was there to celebrate with Chuck and Susan and present them with a congratulatory Senate Citation. Funding OpportunitiesDCED Multimodal Transportation Fund The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Program. The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities. Applications are accepted through July 31st, 2026, and can be submitted through the State Enterprise eGrants System. Program guidelines and more information can be found HERE. Business in Our Sites Program DCED is also accepting applications for the Business in Our Sites (BOS) program. BOS provides grants and loans empowering communities to attract growing and expanding businesses by helping them build an inventory of ready sites. Funds can be used for all site development activities that are required to make a site shovel-ready. Applications will be accepted between March 19, 2026, and June 30, 2026. To apply for funding, applicants must submit the electronic on-line DCED Single Application for Assistance located at dced.pa.gov/singleapp. Senate Acts to Protect Workers’ Compensation for First Responders
The Senate approved legislation to ensure volunteer fire and EMS personnel are covered by workers’ compensation if injured participating in the fundraising activities essential for covering the costs of providing public safety. A 1980 court decision held that firefighters injured at their annual fundraising picnic were eligible for workers’ compensation because members were covered for all activities authorized by a municipality. However, current law does not provide the same coverage for the full scope of fundraising activities. Senate Bill 1053 would fill the gap, expressly providing workers’ compensation for volunteers’ participation in fundraising activities. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Legislation Giving Farmers More Vehicle Flexibility Approved by Senate
Cutting outdated regulations for farmers, the Senate approved a measure giving them greater flexibility to safely drive more farm vehicles on roadways at night, reflecting the real-world demands of modern farming. Current state law prohibits certain farm vehicles from driving on Pennsylvania roadways between sunset and sunrise. Senate Bill 203 would allow farmers to operate their vehicles, ranging from small cars to larger trucks, when their work demands it. The vehicles already maintain equipment required by the state to safely operate at night. Senate Bill 203 was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Interested in Law Enforcement? Check Out This State Police Program
If you are thinking about a future in law enforcement, consider participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Law and Leadership Academy, which offers a 15-week program to experience the process of becoming a cadet. Applicants age 18 and over with a high school diploma or GED can apply. The program covers:
The program runs from early May to early August at six locations statewide. Cadets meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions. You can learn more here.
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