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]
Yaw, Pickett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Towanda Municipal Authority
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced a $7,736,520 state investment awarded to Towanda Municipal Authority, Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Elkland Borough Authority
State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced a $1,863,730 state investment awarded to Elkland Borough Authority through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will soon introduce legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the commonwealth, with a portion of the generated revenue being directed to the state’s Clean Streams Fund. [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so starting January 21, 2025, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Announces Over $3.3 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $3,358,623.80 in funding to assist low-income individuals and improve distressed areas throughout Lycoming and Sullivan counties was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]
Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Yaw Sworn into Fifth Term in PA Senate
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fifth term in the state Senate, representing Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties, during a ceremony today at the State Capitol. [Read More]
Yaw Re-Elected Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission’s PA Delegation
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has been re-elected to chair the Pennsylvania delegation of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC). [Read More]
Rural Population Revitalization Commission Inaugural Meeting Press Conference
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Farm Show Complex [Read More]
2024 News Releases
2023 News Releases
2022 News Releases
2021 News Releases