Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all healthcare settings. [Read More]
Natural Gas & Oil Day at the Capitol
Sen. Bartolotta and Sen. Yaw | Main Rotunda [Read More]
Yaw: Over Half a Billion Dollars Generated for 23rd District Through Natural Gas Impact Fee 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]
Yaw: Over $2 Million Awarded to Strengthen Housing Opportunities Across 23rd District
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors approved the release of $2,075,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding to be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today unanimously approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all health care settings. [Read More]
Yaw: Nearly $450,000 Awarded to Local Nonpublic Schools for Safety and Security Improvements
Eight nonpublic schools in Bradford, Lycoming and Tioga counties have been awarded nearly $450,000 in Targeted School Safety Grants through Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1236
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
Yaw Announces $250,000 for Lewis Township Municipal Building Project
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently joined Lewis Township Supervisors Don Coleman and Steve Sechrist, as well as Emergency Management Coordinator Charles O’Brien, to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program. The funding will support critical flood recovery efforts, as well as sitework for the construction of a new municipal office building. [Read More]
Yaw Urges PJM to Hold States Accountable for Energy Policies, Protect Pennsylvania Ratepayers
In a letter sent to PJM Interconnection leadership, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, urged major reforms to the regional capacity market to ensure states pursuing aggressive climate policies bear the costs of those decisions rather than shifting them onto Pennsylvania consumers. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett: More Than $1 Million Awarded for Westfield Sidewalk Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced nearly $1.08 million has been awarded to Westfield Borough for a sidewalk replacement project. [Read More]
Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering on Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 2017
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Examines Urgent Challenges to Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, recently convened a public hearing to address escalating concerns about resource adequacy, reliability and the rapidly changing demands on Pennsylvania’s power grid. Held at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, the committee heard testimony from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), PJM Interconnection, ReliabilityFirst and other industry experts. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Rural Health Transformation in Pennsylvania: Access and Care Delivery
Center for Rural PA | Room 8 E-B, East Wing [Read More]
State Senate Declares April 26 through May 2, 2026, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
The state Senate recently declared the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Yaw sponsored Senate Resolution 273 alongside Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee
A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Announces $250,000 for Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently joined members of the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania 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 Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present was introduced today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Public hearing on resource adequacy, PJM market update, and barriers to entry for new power generation
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” last week with dozens of participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Tioga and Bradford counties. [Read More]
Public hearing on data centers
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA [Read More]
Economic Development 101: The Williamsport Lumber Yards
Economic development is truly the process by which communities are transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in Williamsport’s Lumber Yards project, set to host its first tournament this coming weekend. The facility features six lighted synthetic turf fields for youth baseball and girls’ and women’s softball, a convertible collegiate-size field, concessions and a hospitality hub. [Read More]
Yaw Joins Pennsylvania Leaders Calling on Congress to Protect Freight Rail
A coalition of local elected officials and industry leaders from across Pennsylvania are expressing their support for maintaining a strong, flexible and forward-looking freight rail network as Congress works to reauthorize federal surface transportation legislation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe
In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Targets Outdated Oil and Gas Law to Speed Utica Drilling
A new bill aimed at updating Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Conservation Law to match today’s drilling practices and speed up permit reviews for Utica wells will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Boscola Push to Restore Pennsylvania’s Traditional Rifle Season Opener, Citing Harm to Rural Communities
A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season was introduced in the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Funding for Natural Gas Expansion Awarded in Wyalusing Borough
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $877,918 in state funding has been awarded to a natural gas expansion project in Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE). [Read More]
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