Enewsletters Archive - Page 2 of 36

May 4, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – May 4, 2026

Knoxville-Deerfield VFC Celebrates $250,000 for Fire Station Construction Project I recently joined members of the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program. The funding will support critical flood recovery efforts and the construction of the company’s new fire station. Protecting […] [Read More]

April 20, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – April 20, 2026

Economic Development 101: The Williamsport Lumber Yards Economic development is truly the process by which communities are transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in Williamsport’s Lumber Yards project, which hosted its first tournament last weekend. Drawing on Williamsport’s rich heritage as the home of Little League Baseball and leveraging its reputation to attract thousands […] [Read More]

April 6, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – April 6, 2026

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 […] [Read More]

March 26, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – March 26, 2026

2026 Student Government Seminar Nearly 200 students from 15 schools across the 23rd District converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus earlier this month for this year’s Student Government Seminar. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to engage with elected officials, debate important issues, develop legislation and vote on mock bills in an […] [Read More]

March 10, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – March 10, 2026

The District at Lycoming Valley Highlights New Development at Open House On March 1, I joined the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, mall redevelopment project owners, County Commissioners and fellow local elected officials for an Open House to discuss the future Bass Pro Shops development at the former Best Buy site. Construction on Bass Pro Shops […] [Read More]

February 23, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – February 23, 2026

It’s Time to Bring Back a Pennsylvania Tradition I’m introducing legislation with Sen. Lisa Boscola to restore the opening day of rifle season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving – where it stood for more than 50 years before the Pennsylvania Game Commission moved it to a Saturday. The Saturday opener has hurt rural communities, […] [Read More]

February 2, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – February 2, 2026

Senate Convenes This Week The state Senate will reconvene on Monday, February 2, at 2 p.m. for another busy week at the State Capitol. Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his Budget Address on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. The proposal put forth is only the first […] [Read More]

January 26, 2026

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – January 26, 2026

$5.5 Million Awarded to Local Projects More than $5.5 million has been awarded across our region to support water, sewer and transportation infrastructure improvements. I was pleased advocate for each of these projects. Read more about each of the projects HERE. 2026 Farm Show Recap The PA Farm Show is the nation’s largest indoor agricultural […] [Read More]

January 19, 2026

E-news Updates – January 19, 2026

More Than $3.1 Million Awarded to Local Recreation Projects More than $3.1 million in state funding has been awarded to enhance local parks and recreation facilities across the 23rd District through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ C2P2 Program. Read more about each of the projects HERE. Leading the Charge for a Healthier […] [Read More]

January 8, 2026

E-News Updates from Senator Yaw – January 8, 2026

Looking Ahead to 2026 In 2026, I’ll continue focusing on strengthening Pennsylvania’s energy sector, keeping the economy competitive, modernizing regulations and ensuring rural communities get their fair share. Take a look back on 2025 and learn more about what’s next HERE. Honoring Local Healthcare Providers Dr. Alexander R. Nesbitt, M.D., was recently honored on his […] [Read More]