Mar
31
2023
March 31, 2023
Senator Yaw Joins PA Agriculture Secretary, Stahlnecker Family to Celebrate New Conservation Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week joined Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce the first round of funding under the new $154 million Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). [Read More]
Mar
16
2023
March 16, 2023
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]
Mar
16
2023
March 16, 2023
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]
Mar
16
2023
March 16, 2023
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]
Mar
16
2023
March 16, 2023
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]
Mar
16
2023
March 16, 2023
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]
Mar
15
2023
March 15, 2023
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing has been passed by the state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mar
13
2023
March 13, 2023
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]
Mar
10
2023
March 10, 2023
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]
Mar
09
2023
March 09, 2023
The state Senate this week approved a bill that would establish decommissioning and financial requirements for solar generation projects and offer better protections for landowners, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Mar
08
2023
March 08, 2023
Legislation ensuring that state residents have options when it comes to fuel availability was overwhelmingly approved today by the state Senate, 40-9, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mar
07
2023
March 07, 2023
Unleashing Pennsylvania’s energy potential, while creating significant job growth, is something that was lacking today as Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the state legislature, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mar
06
2023
March 06, 2023
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]
Mar
06
2023
March 06, 2023
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]
Mar
03
2023
March 03, 2023
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]
Mar
03
2023
March 03, 2023
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania-Senator Yaw, Chairman | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 9 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
Mar
02
2023
March 02, 2023
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week announced his plan to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Mar
01
2023
March 01, 2023
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined his colleagues today in announcing Senate Republican principles and priorities for the 2023-24 legislative session. [Read More]
Feb
28
2023
February 28, 2023
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]
Feb
28
2023
February 28, 2023
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]
Feb
27
2023
February 27, 2023
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]
Feb
24
2023
February 24, 2023
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Monday, February 27, 2023 | Off the Floor | Senate Rules Room [Read More]
Feb
24
2023
February 24, 2023
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]
Feb
17
2023
February 17, 2023
Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | February 27, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Room 8E-B [Read More]
Feb
16
2023
February 16, 2023
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]
Feb
14
2023
February 14, 2023
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) honored the YWCA Northcentral Pennsylvania on the momentous occasion of its 130th anniversary. [Read More]
Feb
13
2023
February 13, 2023
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]
Feb
10
2023
February 10, 2023
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]
Feb
10
2023
February 10, 2023
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]
Feb
09
2023
February 09, 2023
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]