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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]
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]
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]
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]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – December 24, 2025
Nearly $5 Million in Funding for Local Projects Great news! The 23rd District has been awarded $4,970,692 in state funding for community improvement, public safety and economic development projects. The awards were considered at last week’s Commonwealth Financing Authority Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account statewide program, Flood Mitigation Program and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – December 8, 2025
Farm Plast Brings Jobs and Investment to Lycoming County A major economic boost is coming to Muncy, Lycoming County, as Farm Plast, a manufacturer of sustainable milk crates and food storage containers, recently announced an $8 million investment to open its first Pennsylvania facility. The company will renovate a 200,000-square-foot site on Sherman Street, creating […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 26, 2025
More Information on the 2025-26 State Budget As many of you know and have read, the legislature and governor approved a $50.09 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The compromise avoids new broad-based taxes and preserves the Rainy-Day Fund. A few key highlights, which I have heard from many of you about over the past […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 17, 2025
Latest Op-Ed: PA is Standing in Its Own Way on Broadband Pennsylvania is finally getting the hundreds of millions of dollars it needs to bring high-speed internet to rural communities. This is our chance to connect homes, schools, farms and small businesses that have been left behind. But unless we fix a problem rooted in […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 10, 2025
My Latest Op-Ed: Skill Games Mean Jobs for Pennsylvanians Senate Bill 1079, which I sponsored to regulate skill games, offers a critical opportunity to protect and grow jobs across Pennsylvania. This bipartisan legislation supports an industry that hundreds of businesses and thousands of workers depend on. Unfortunately, skill games have become a political target because […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 27, 2025
Crary Hose Company Celebrates $250,000 for Fire Station Construction Project I joined members of the Crary Hose 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 in Tioga […] [Read More]
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