Press Releases

The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee visited a major in-state recycler of high density polyethylene (HDPE) materials on Wednesday, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Committee.     [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will visit a major in-state recycler of high density polyethylene (HDPE) materials on Wednesday, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Committee.    [Read More]

This month, “A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)” tours the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the awarding of over $270,000 in traffic safety grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT’s) “Green Light-Go” program.   [Read More]

Senators Joe Pittman, Gene Yaw and Dave Argall reiterated their legislative proposal requiring General Assembly approval should a tax be imposed on Pennsylvania employers. From their co-sponsor memorandum of September 17, 2019, the Senators stated that a carbon tax is a major energy and fiscal policy initiative.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Governor Tom Wolf to bring Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a consortium of 10 states – Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey (effective Jan. 2020), New York, Rhode Island and Vermont – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined officials representing townships of the second class in Sullivan County on Tuesday for their Annual County Convention at the Muncy Valley Fire Company.   [Read More]

Senior Community Centers (SCC’s) located across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties can now apply for up to $150,000 in state funding for new programs, services, equipment, renovations or repairs, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) was on-hand today to announce $21,000 in scholarships for families in Bradford and Lycoming counties through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Friday with over 130 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Lycoming and Union counties.   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined officials representing townships of the second class in Bradford County for their 107th Annual County Convention at the Wysox Fire Hall.   [Read More]

Pennsylvania’s existing tax on natural gas – the impact fee – is a winning policy solution that is working for counties across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.   [Read More]

More than 100 exhibitors provided the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents during a Senior Citizen Expo and Health Fair Thursday hosted by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Representative Garth Everett (R-84).   [Read More]

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” on Wednesday with over 120 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties.   [Read More]

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | September 24, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | Senate Majority Caucus Room |     [Read More]

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania | September 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. | Keystone Building, PUC Hearing Room #5 |     [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that Loyalsock Township has been awarded a $100,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Act 13 Watershed Restoration Protection Program (WRPP). The grant was supported by Yaw and approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).   [Read More]

A project to expand natural gas service and add 35 full-time positions in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, received funding today through the state’s Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  The grant was supported by Yaw and approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).   [Read More]

The City of Williamsport has been awarded a $200,000 state grant for the renovation of the Memorial Park Playground, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  The grant was supported by Yaw and approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) during today’s meeting.   [Read More]

Efforts to restore the site of the former Camptown Elementary School in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, received a financial boost Tuesday, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the Township’s funding request.   [Read More]

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing at the Commonwealth Keystone Building on Wednesday, September 25, on the heroin/opioid epidemic to gather information, including the status of and accessibility to the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).   [Read More]

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Representative Garth Everett (R-84) today remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual ‘Senior Expo’ on Thursday, September 19th in Montoursville.   [Read More]

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | September 11, 2019 | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg, Franklin County |   [Read More]

The state Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee will discuss Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements during an upcoming public hearing in Franklin County, according to Committee Chairs Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senator John Yudichak (D-14).   [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Government Operations, according to a recent announcement by Sen. Patrick Browne (R-16), Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.   [Read More]

I recently read two letters to the editor from area residents who stated that Pennsylvanians do not benefit from the Pennsylvania lottery and gaming revenues that are generated each year.  I wanted to take this opportunity to set the record straight and provide more information about how that money is allocated.   [Read More]

This month, “A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)” tours Barefoot Brand Hardwood Flooring and Barefoot Pellet companies, headquartered in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

A new source of state help is available for grandparents raising their grandchildren in Pennsylvania, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Volunteer fire companies and emergency service providers across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties will soon be able to apply for funding through the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company, Emergency Medical Service Grant Program beginning September 4th, announced state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced the opening of the first grant program made possible by the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]