PA Senate e-newsletters
December 19, 2018 “The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” Second Annual Veterans Christmas Remembrance Celebration Held in Union County On Saturday, I offered remarks during the 2nd Annual Veterans Christmas Remembrance Celebration. Photo Credit: Tracy Getz Lt. […] [Read More]
December 14, 2018 “Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those doing it.” Flood Tour, Listening Session Held with State, Local Officials Gamble Township Supervisor Joe Reighard discusses flood repair efforts with Sen. Yaw (center), DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell (left) and state agency representatives Senator Yaw pictured with DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell […] [Read More]
December 7, 2018 “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.” – Dwight Eisenhower Remembering Pearl Harbor […] [Read More]
November 26, 2018 “Play it safe. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan.” Good Luck Hunters! Pennsylvania readies for another exciting deer season; Share your buck harvest photos The statewide general firearms season runs from today, Monday, Nov. 26th to Dec. 8th. If you take a big buck this year, or a special buck, or […] [Read More]
“We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” Happy Thanksgiving I hope you and your loved ones have a Happy Thanksgiving! As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, be sure to celebrate safely and responsibly this year. The Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT on Monday again stressed the importance […] [Read More]
November 14, 2018 “People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” This Week: State Senate Elects 2019-2020 Leadership Team On Wednesday, November 14th, Senate Republicans and Democrats held leadership elections for the FY 2019-2020 Legislative Session. Senate Republicans have maintained their decades-long majority at the Capitol following the state’s mid-term election. The […] [Read More]
November 9, 2018 “Day by day, what you do is who you become.” Veterans Day 2018: Thank You! I am always incredibly humbled to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. In an Op-Ed I authored this year, I mentioned how I joined the Army at age 20 in 1964 and was sent to Fort Jackson, South […] [Read More]
November 1, 2018 “Good people bring out the good in people.” THIS WEEK: $500,000 in School Safety Grants Awarded Across Region This week, I was pleased to announce that 20 local schools across the 23rd Senatorial District were awarded funding through a new state School Safety and Security Grant Program. The program was created by […] [Read More]
“The grass is greener where you water it.” State Senate Legislative Action Oct. 15-Oct. 17 The final week for voting during the 2017-18 legislative session concluded with numerous bills moving through the General Assembly’s two chambers. The state Senate approved a number of bills that have been sent to the Governor for his signature. Before […] [Read More]
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” Senate Returns to Session Oct. 15 WATCH LIVE The state Senate’s Legislative Calendar is updated each day the Senate is in Session. The calendar identifies bills and resolutions awaiting Senate floor actions. There are only three days scheduled in the Senate for the […] [Read More]
