Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention
Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate acted this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Public hearing on advancing rural mental health awareness and support
Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance
The state Senate today approved two bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measures. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Oks Bills Addressing Stream Maintenance, Offering Protections for Landowners
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved a slate of bills today addressing stream maintenance and offering better protections for landowners, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 109, SB 349, SB 403 and SB 404
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110), hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 200 participants representing the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. [Read More]
Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability. [Read More]
Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams. [Read More]
Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to reintroduce a package of bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways. [Read More]
Yaw Questions Rising Well-Plugging Costs During DEP Budget Hearing
During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the budget for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) expressed concerns over the rising costs of well-plugging in Pennsylvania. Particularly, Yaw noted the sharp increase in expenses since the involvement of federal funding under the Inflation Reduction Act. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Announce Multimodal Funding for Sayre Borough
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced a $508,080 state investment has been awarded to Sayre Borough through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The award was considered at today’s CFA Board Meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program. [Read More]
More than $1 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Lycoming County, Say Flick, Yaw
Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced more than $1 million in grant funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has been awarded to three Lycoming County projects. [Read More]
Yaw Testifies Before House Policy Committee on Stopping New Energy Taxes
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently testified before the House Republican Policy Committee at a hearing focused on stopping new energy taxes. [Read More]
Iceberg Ahead: Pennsylvania’s Looming Power Crisis
Nearly a year has passed since Gov. Josh Shapiro first announced a “new era” of leadership in energy with a program he claimed would create 15,000 jobs, save energy customers $664 million and generate $11.4 billion in investments in “clean, reliable energy resources.” [Read More]
Yaw Announces Additional Farmland Preserved in 23rd District
Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd Senatorial 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]
Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2025 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce Local Investments in Agricultural Innovation
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced two Tioga County businesses have received funding through the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. [Read More]
Yaw Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Unrealistic Spending Plan
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget, which would increase state spending by $3.6 billion, an increase of 7.5% over the current year’s budget: [Read More]
Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Prevent New Electricity Tax
The state Senate approved legislation preventing a new electricity tax by repealing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw: Bill to Exempt Lycoming County, Newer Vehicles from Emissions Testing Approved by Senate
The Senate approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s outdated vehicle emissions testing program, reducing the number of counties and vehicles covered by the requirement, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Measure to Establish Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania Approved by Senate
Legislation establishing an Independent Energy Office (IEO) in Pennsylvania was approved today by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Announces Local Investments in Agricultural Innovation
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced two local businesses have received funding through the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. [Read More]
Yaw to Introduce Legislation Addressing Electric Generation Shortfall
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to introduce legislation establishing the Grid Stabilization and Security Act. [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Two Yaw Measures
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved two energy-related bills sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Yaw, Rowe Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Union County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced $80,885 has been awarded to East Buffalo Township, Union County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce Recreational Investment for Elkland Borough
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $125,000 has been awarded to the Borough of Elkland through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Yaw, Flick Announce Funding to Improve Park, Recreational Assets in Lycoming County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $330,000 has been awarded to two projects in Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Senate ERE Committee Convenes for First Meeting of New Session
Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee convened for the committee’s first voting meeting of the 2025-26 legislative session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today. The committee approved two energy-related bills, both sponsored by Yaw. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 186 and SB 187
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
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