Yaw, Hamm to Host Annual Senior Expo September 18
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Thursday, September 18th in Montoursville. [Read More]
Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships
WILLIAMSPORT – Strategies to strengthen partnerships between educators and workforce development organizations were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at Lycoming College. Legislators, educators, employers, leaders of labor and career development organizations, and students came together to discuss how […] [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) recently introduced Senate Bill 980 which limits the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [Read More]
Yaw, Argall to Host Public Hearing on Higher Education and Workforce Development
The importance of collaborations between higher education institutions and workforce development initiatives will be explored at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. at Lycoming College’s Mary Lindsay Welch Honors Hall. [Read More]
Yaw: Nearly $85 Million to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access Awarded in 23rd District
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded $84,766,560.18 to various internet providers throughout the 23rd District to expand broadband access. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw Named 2025 W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award Recipient
A dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development, as well as a former Little League® coach himself, Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw has been named as the recipient of the 2025 W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award. [Read More]
Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently earned a 2024-25 legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Killing Skill
For the past five years, I have worked closely with Pennsylvania’s small businesses, veterans’ organizations and the skill game industry to craft a fair and balanced solution for the regulation and taxation of legal skill games. [Read More]
Yaw Proposes Overhaul of EDGE Tax Credit to Promote Reliable Energy Investment
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today announced plans to introduce legislation that would restructure the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE)Tax Credit to prioritize and incentivize investment in baseload power generation. [Read More]
Yaw: PA Broadband Development Authority Awards Laptops in Lycoming, Union Counties
According to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today awarded 85 laptops to Advance Central PA (formerly the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation) as part of a competitively awarded grant process established by the U.S. Department of Treasury. [Read More]
Public hearing on Rural Healthcare Provider Policies: Examples from Other Jurisdictions
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Room 8E-A, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [Read More]
Area Elected Officials Encouraged by Acquisition of Blossburg Foundry
Elected officials representing Tioga County issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Rytoriacap Inc. (Rytoria) has acquired ASC Engineered Solutions’ foundry and facilities in Blossburg. Those making the statement include: Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-5), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Tioga County Commissioners Sam VanLoon, Marc Rice and Shane Nickerson. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Renaming I-180 Corridor for Local Veteran and Engineer
The State Senate today approved a bill designating a portion of Interstate 180 in Lycoming County as the Kenneth C. Larson, Jr. Memorial Highway, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Yaw sponsored the original measure in honor of the late veteran and engineer’s decades of service to Pennsylvania’s regional development and transportation infrastructure. [Read More]
Yaw: Van Blarcom Reappointed to PMB
Bradford County dairy farmer James Van Blarcom has been reappointed by the State Senate to serve another term on the Pennsylvania Milk Board (PMB), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw: Van Blarcom Receives Senate Committee Support for Reappointment to PMB
Bradford County dairy farmer James Van Blarcom has received support from the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to serve another term on the Pennsylvania Milk Board (PMB), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Yaw introduced Van Blarcom, his constituent, during the committee’s meeting on Tuesday at the State Capitol. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Schedules Voting Meeting to Consider Nomination of Jessica Shirley
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will convene on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to consider the nomination of Jessica Shirley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Hearing on consideration of the nomination of Jessica Shirley – Secretary of DEP
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
Yaw: Natural Gas Impact Fee Generates Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for 23rd District Since 2011
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Skill Games News Conference
Sen. Yaw | Capitol Rotunda [Read More]
Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2 Million in PHARE Funding
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,170,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices
A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was approved today with bipartisan support from the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County
A new destination retail super store planned for Lycoming County could spur economic development and new opportunities for tourism and recreation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83). During today’s county commissioners meeting, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a new location in Muncy Township, its third in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee
The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts May Board Meeting at Corry Higher Education Council
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors held its May Board meeting at the Corry Higher Education Council in Corry, Erie County. The Board engaged with local leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to explore rural education initiatives and regional development efforts in northwestern Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices Approved by Local Government Committee
A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
As Grid Strain Mounts, Lawmakers Highlight Positive Steps Toward Power Reliability in Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) convened a joint public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee to assess how Pennsylvania is preparing to meet rapidly growing electricity demand. [Read More]
Senate ERE, CPPL Committees to Hold Joint Public Hearing on Resource Adequacy, PJM’s RRI Applications and Generation Investment Market
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), will hold a joint public hearing on Monday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 8-EB of the State Capitol to discuss resource adequacy, PJM’s Reliability Resource Initiative applications and the overall market for generation investment. [Read More]
Hearing on PJM Reliability Resource Initiative Planning and Generation Market Updates
Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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