Public hearing on the 2018 Farm Bill: An Update on the Hemp Industry
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Farm Show Complex, Erie Room, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA | Watch Live [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett: Funding Awarded to Recreation Projects in Bradford County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced $783,500 has been awarded to recreation projects in Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett: Nearly $1.7 Million Awarded to Recreation Projects in Tioga County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced $1,682,100 has been awarded to recreation projects in Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw, Flick: Over $110,000 Awarded to Loyalsock Township Recreation Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) announced $110,800 has been awarded to a Loyalsock Township recreation project through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw: Over $550,000 Awarded to Recreation Projects in Sullivan, Union Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced $569,800 has been awarded to recreation projects in Sullivan and Union counties through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
Yaw Elected Chairman of Tri-State Chesapeake Bay Commission
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been elected to chair the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) for 2026. In reclaiming the gavel, Yaw said he intends to lead the Commission in driving innovative policies that will support the newly revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. [Read More]
Pennsylvania, Ohio Officials Meet to Discuss PJM Market Outlook
In a collaborative effort to strengthen regional energy planning, market coordination and grid reliability, Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez (R-30) and Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes (R-97) convened with PJM Interconnection leadership last month to discuss the evolving electricity market landscape. [Read More]
Yaw Reflects on 2025 Progress, Sets Bold Agenda for 2026
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reflected on a productive year in the Pennsylvania Senate and shared his vision for 2026. [Read More]
Yaw Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Misguided Calls to Reform PJM
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today issued the following statement: [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce Over $2 Million Awarded to Projects in Bradford, Tioga Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $2,098,776 in state funding has been awarded to several community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford and Tioga counties. [Read More]
Yaw, Rowe Announce Funding for Lewisburg Recreation Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced $61,625 has been awarded to the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority for upgrades to the Lewisburg Recreation Park in Union County. The award was considered at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. [Read More]
Yaw, Flick Announce Over $1.2 Million for Lycoming County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $1,223,150 in state funding has been awarded to two water and sewer upgrade projects in Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County. [Read More]
Yaw, Hamm Announce Over $1.1 Million Awarded to Projects in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $1,144,620 in state funding has been awarded to community improvement and economic development projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Nearly $450,000 Awarded to Bradford County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $442,521 in state funding has been awarded to three community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford County. The awards were considered at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting and approved through the Authority’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide program. [Read More]
Yaw: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw: Over $6.2 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in 23rd District
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $6,226,577 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas throughout the 23rd District was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
Yaw Proposes Overhaul of EDGE to Promote Reliable Energy Investment
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, recently introduced legislation to restructure the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program to prioritize and incentivize investment in baseload power generation. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pointing Fingers Won’t Lower Costs
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) Pennsylvanians are frustrated by rising electricity bills, and rightfully so. In a letter sent just this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro pointed to PJM, the regional transmission organization that manages our power grid, as the cause of these increases. In reality, energy costs more because we’re not producing enough of it. Before […] [Read More]
Yaw: State Funding Increase to Support In-Demand Programs at Penn College
The Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive a 5% funding increase as part of the 2025-26 state budget, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). The increase, he said, reflects the legislature’s growing recognition of the college’s vital role in workforce development and technical education. [Read More]
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Welcomes Executive Director Zachary L. Adams
Effective November 13, 2025, Zachary L. Adams is serving as the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) once again earned a legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies in 2025. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pennsylvania 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. [Read More]
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. [Read More]
Yaw Hosts Annual Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Thursday with dozens of participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford and Sullivan counties. [Read More]
Yaw Announces $146,000 for Mifflinburg Police Department
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined members of the Mifflinburg Police Department to celebrate $146,000 in state funding awarded to support the department’s purchase of body worn cameras and automated license plate readers. [Read More]
Yaw, Williams Lead Bipartisan Effort to Regulate Skill Games, Crack Down on Illegal Games and Nuisance Locations
Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Anthony Williams (D-8) today introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate skill games in the commonwealth and crack down on illegal gaming and nuisance locations. The proposal builds on legislation introduced by Yaw for several sessions and incorporates language to prohibit skill games in “stop-and-go” stores, a long-time priority for Williams. [Read More]
Yaw Announces $250,000 for Crary Hose Company Construction Project
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently 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 County. [Read More]
Yaw: Interstate 180 Corridor Designated as Kenneth C. Larson Jr. Memorial Highway
A sign unveiling ceremony held recently in Williamsport officially designated 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 legislation to rename the highway in honor of the late veteran and engineer’s decades of service to Pennsylvania’s regional development and transportation infrastructure. [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1068
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
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