Press Releases

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that projects in Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties will receive funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF).   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that he has secured an additional $425,000 for projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide grant program. The projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) during its March 16 meeting.    [Read More]

Projects in Tioga and Bradford counties have been awarded more than $1.1 million in funding for recreation and public safety, according to Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Members of the region’s legislative delegation announced over $2.5 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties. State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) made the announcement following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg.    [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced over $1.6 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Bradford County. The announcement was made following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg.    [Read More]

The Pennsylvania state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 8 last week, a comprehensive breast cancer screening and genetic testing bill, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who co-sponsored the legislation.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is now accepting applications for grants funded by Act 13 natural gas drilling impact fees.   [Read More]

Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was approved today by the Senate Local Government Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd Senate District will be protected for future generations following recent approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA), the leading conservative grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in the state, recognized Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week on his 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard.    [Read More]

The Senate today adopted a resolution by Sens. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Gene Yaw (R-23) regarding the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.   [Read More]

Work in the Senate continues on a bill that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on new developments in the opioid/substance use disorder crisis in Pennsylvania. The hearing will highlight new developments in the supply of narcotics, data resources that are available to track opioids/overdoses, funding for prevention and treatment services, and treatment workforce and staffing issues.   [Read More]

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Monday, February 27, 2023 | Off the Floor | Senate Rules Room   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Canton High School administrators, faculty, students and staff on Thursday to recognize the Warrior Football Team for their 2022 PIAA District IV Class A Football Championship.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced he will reintroduce legislation focused on several key issues critical to establishing the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) honored the YWCA Northcentral Pennsylvania on the momentous occasion of its 130th anniversary.    [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as a member of the Senate Majority Policy Committee.   [Read More]

While in Tioga County this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) visited Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to explore education, workforce and academic programs.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2023 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday.   [Read More]

By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot.  Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike.  Senate Bill 1, […]   [Read More]