PA Senate e-newsletters
April 10, 2018 “Don’t leave inferences to be drawn when evidence can be presented.” The Senate is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, April 16th, 2018 at 1PM. Rural Broadband Hearing Held in Wellsboro On April 5th, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania held a public hearing on rural broadband availability, accessibility and affordability at the Penn […] [Read More]
“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” Under sunny skies and warmer than normal temperatures yesterday, we celebrated Easter Sunday with church services and community events. Those of the Jewish faith also commemorate Passover, an eight-day celebration that marks the liberation of the Jewish people […] [Read More]
“As you ascend, make sure that you bring other people along up with you.” State Senate Reconvenes March 27th at 1PM WATCH LIVE POLL: Do you favor removing the prohibition on Sunday hunting in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Sunday hunting debate has certainly had its share of controversy over the years. Pennsylvania is among […] [Read More]
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Thank You for Participating in My Telephone Town Hall I would like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules on Monday to join me for my Telephone Town Hall Discussion. It […] [Read More]
“When you take care of your effort and intention, with a little bit of luck, outcome will follow.” Under the Dome: This Week State Senate Convenes at 1PM – WATCH LIVE Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearings on Pending Criminal Justice Reforms The Senate Judiciary Committee, of which I am a member, will hold a […] [Read More]
March 15, 2018 “Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted.” Sen. Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall on March 19 Discussion Will Engage Residents of Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union Counties I am inviting residents living across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties to join my Telephone Town Hall event on Monday, March […] [Read More]
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Nor’easter Leaves Many Across Region Without Power Many residents across the region are still without power days after a powerful nor’easter caused heavy snow and severe wind damage. Penelec crews continue to work day and night patrolling and restoring […] [Read More]
2018-19 State Budget Hearings Underway; Continue Thru March 8th The state Senate and House of Representatives Appropriations Committees have convened three weeks of hearings to consider Governor Tom Wolf’s 2018-19 budget proposal. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am taking part in these discussions. To watch the hearings LIVE, click here. Hearing […] [Read More]
“Keep every promise you make, and only make promises you can keep.” Senator Yaw Responds to Governor’s FY 2018-19 Budget Address On Tuesday, February 6th, Governor Tom Wolf unveiled a proposed $33.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 before a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The budget proposal represents a $1.2 […] [Read More]
“Don’t trust everything you see. Even salt looks like sugar.” Senate Reconvenes This Week Watch Session LIVE: Recap Committee Meetings/Hearings Additional sunshined meetings/hearings scheduled for the week of January 29th can be viewed by clicking here. Environmental Resources & Energy Committee Meeting SR 104 – Urges the Governor to end the moratorium on new non-surface disturbance natural […] [Read More]
