Enewsletters Archive - Page 7 of 36

November 27, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 27, 2024

Additional Federal Aid Available for Communities Recovering from Tropical Storm Debby Recently, the federal government approved a request for public assistance following devastating flooding in Pennsylvania from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby in August. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program will cover eligible costs incurred by the state, county and municipal […] [Read More]

November 20, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 20, 2024

Thank You Thank you to the voters of the 23rd District for placing your continued trust in me to be your voice in Harrisburg. Being your senator is an incredible honor. We have more work to do and I’m ready to get to it. Tourism Funding Awarded to Williamsport’s Historic Bowman Field Along with State […] [Read More]

November 4, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 4, 2024

Nearly $11 Million in Funding Secured for the 23rd District Along with my colleagues from the House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce $10,750,000 has been awarded to projects throughout the 23rd District through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Among the awards was $5,000,000 for the Lycoming Career and Technology Center to […] [Read More]

October 28, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 28, 2024

Part 2 of ‘Talking Sense’ with Pittsburgh Works Together Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Works Together Recently, I sat down with Darice Nagy of Pittsburgh Works Together, a cooperative venture of business and labor consisting of union leaders, economic development professionals and executives from the manufacturing, energy and utility sectors. We had a great discussion on the essential […] [Read More]

October 22, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 22, 2024

BREAKING NEWS: Yaw, Area Legislators Announce Funding for Local Projects Along with my colleagues from the House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved over $11 million in funding for community, economic development and school improvement projects throughout the 23rd Senatorial District. Funding was considered and approved at […] [Read More]

October 16, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 16, 2024

Yaw Announces Investment to Enhance Broadband Access in Tioga County I am pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) recently approved nearly $2 million in grant funding for the Church of the New Covenant in Mansfield, Tioga County to help bolster internet access within the community. This funding will help bridge the digital […] [Read More]

October 9, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 9, 2024

Senate Approves Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Last week, the Senate approved legislation I sponsored with Sen. Judy Ward that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency. The proposal would allow a licensed milk hauler to transport milk on highways even during weather-related commercial travel bans. […] [Read More]

October 1, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 1, 2024

Senate Convenes This Week Session Calendar and Schedule HERE. Watch Session and Committees LIVE. Yaw Measure Aims to Curb Orphan and Abandoned Wells Through Sale of AEC’s As chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, I recently introduced legislation to curb abandoned and orphaned wells through the sale of alternative energy credits (AECs). Senate Bill […] [Read More]

September 24, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – September 24, 2024

Senior Expo Draws Hundreds in Lycoming Co. Hundreds of area seniors and nearly 100 exhibitors joined Rep. Joe Hamm and me for our annual senior expo on Thursday. Vendors shared information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, financial planning, government services and more. Complimentary document shredding was provided by North Central Sight Services. In […] [Read More]

September 16, 2024

E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – September 16, 2024

FREE Senior Expo to be Held THURSDAY Rep. Joe Hamm and I will host our annual FREE Senior Expo on September 19th at Community Baptist Church, Montoursville. This event includes door prizes, health screenings, and refreshments. Over 75 exhibitors from government agencies and non-profit organizations will be on hand! We encourage all seniors and their […] [Read More]