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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
Natural Gas Impact Fee Generates Over Half a Billion Dollars for 23rd District Since 2011
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions across the 23rd Senatorial District. Since 2011, the Impact Fee has generated more than $3.12 billion in tax revenue to support county and local governments. Our region has received over $531 million during that time. In the most recent round of funding based on natural gas production in 2025, $243.9 million was distributed statewide. Of that, nearly $39.1 million will be sent back to the 23rd Senatorial District. $2 Million Awarded to Strengthen Housing Opportunities Across 23rd District
Last week, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors approved the release of $2,075,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. PHARE is a crucial part of our overall effort to improve our economy and provide affordable housing to our region’s residents. This funding is a substantial investment across the 23rd Senate District and will certainly provide help to those who need it most. It is important to acknowledge these dollars are made available, in large part, due to our natural gas industry. Honoring “Old Glory” in Williamsport
The annual Anthony DiSalvo Flags Across America tribute was held this past Sunday at Penn College. This annual Flag Day celebration brings our community together to recognize the enduring values represented by our nation’s flag and to honor the men and women who have served our country. Music from the Heart Performs at Capitol
Recently, music class students from Lycoming County performed their fantastic concert, “Music from the Heart,” in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Every Wednesday, the group gets together to practice the uplifting performance, which includes music from various genres and choreography. Among them was a very special guest performer, my godson, Kurt Falco. We had a great morning at the Capitol with these wonderful students! Brandon Park to Host America250 Celebration Concert
As celebrations continue for America’s 250th birthday, Lycoming County will host a special community celebration on June 27. This FREE event will feature a full day of music and entertainment beginning at 1 p.m., culminating in a concert with more than 250 local musicians, vocalists and performers honoring our nation’s history. I encourage families from across the region to attend this unique celebration and enjoy the incredible talent that makes our communities so special. 📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
Legislation to give investigators and prosecutors new tools to fight human trafficking in Pennsylvania was passed by the Senate. Senate Bill 45 will help local law enforcement agencies and the state attorney general investigate and prosecute human trafficking by increasing penalties for several related crimes, including promoting prostitution, promoting prostitution of a minor, exploiting prostitutes and patronizing prostitutes. The bill also consolidates crimes related to human trafficking within the Crimes Code, giving the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction so these crimes, which are frequently the basis for large-scale human trafficking organizations, can be prosecuted more effectively. It now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Read more about our latest action to combat human trafficking here. Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate
The Senate passed legislation to combat the increasing illicit use of the veterinary anesthesia medetomidine by regulating it as a Schedule III controlled substance. Senate Bill 866 provides law enforcement and public health officials with another tool to combat dangerous drug adulterants while including clear exemptions to ensure veterinarians can continue using the medication in the care and treatment of animals. Medetomidine has rapidly overtaken xylazine as a common adulterant in Pennsylvania’s illicit drug supply. While medetomidine was not detected in samples collected in early 2024, it was found in approximately 80% of adulterants sold as fentanyl in Pennsylvania by April 2026. The drug is estimated to be significantly more potent than xylazine and can cause severe cardiovascular complications, even after naloxone has been administered. The General Assembly passed legislation to make xylazine a Schedule III drug in 2024. The bill now advances to the House of Representatives for consideration. Read more about the measure here. PA Guard Military Family Education Program
As students begin preparing for the fall semester, Pennsylvania National Guard members are reminded their families could be eligible for assistance to offset the cost of higher education. The Military Family Education Program is for Guard members who completed an initial service obligation on or after July 1, 2019, and is eligible to reenlist in the PA National Guard for a period of six years. The grants can be used for a degree-granting or certificate-granting curriculum, course of study, or training program required for entrance into a specific career at an approved Pennsylvania institution of higher learning. Read more details and find applications here. Entries Accepted for PA Agriculture Photo Contest
Pennsylvania residents have until June 30 to submit entries in the 2026 Pennsylvania Agriculture Photo Contest. Submit up to four original photos highlighting the people, places, traditions and beauty of agriculture across our region or the commonwealth. Winning photos will be displayed in the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex during the first weeks of September. The categories are On the Farm, PA Fair Season, Agritourism, and Conservation. Click here for rules and how to submit your photos. National Cancer Survivors Month
There are more than 18.6 million people living with a history of cancer in the U.S. Each person diagnosed with cancer faces a unique set of challenges, but one in four survivors reports a poor physical quality of life, and many experience psychosocial challenges. If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver, you can find resources from the National Cancer Institute here that may help you enhance your health and well-being after a cancer diagnosis. They address emotional concerns, nutrition and physical activity, support services, follow-up medical care and testing for cancer. |
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