January 14, 2014 - Senator Yaw welcomes the Taiwan Delegation.
January 21, 2014 - Pennsylvania College of Technology President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour and Senator Yaw welcomed Governor Tom Corbett and state Labor and Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway to Penn College where the Governor announced his 2014 energy plan. Surrounded by students, the governor toured the Energy Technology Education Center, which is a collaborative provider of hands-on training to emergency responders and to new and incumbent workers in the natural gas field.
January 21, 2014 - Pennsylvania College of Technology President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour and Senator Yaw welcomed Governor Tom Corbett and state Labor and Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway to Penn College where the Governor announced his 2014 energy plan. Surrounded by students, the governor toured the Energy Technology Education Center, which is a collaborative provider of hands-on training to emergency responders and to new and incumbent workers in the natural gas field.
January 24, 2014 - Recently, I welcomed Sen. Alloway to Slate Run, Lycoming County.
January 28, 2014 - Sen. Yaw and Sen. Don White hold a joint Senate Committee meeting to discuss the federal flood insurance law.
January 28, 2014 - Sen. Yaw and Sen. Don White hold a joint Senate Committee meeting to discuss the federal flood insurance law.
March 10, 2014 - I was pleased to welcome Miss PA Teen USA Sydney Robertson, her parents Allan and Diane and sister Holly Robertson of Williamsport, to the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate.
March 11, 2014 - Today, the state FFA Association convened its 27th annual State Legislative Leadership Conference. Nearly 100 FFA chapters and over 400 local FFA members, as well as the state’s FFA officer team, participated. I was honored to welcome FFA students from my Senate District that included Athens High School, Canton High School, Troy High School all in Bradford County and Mifflinburg High School in Union County.
March 11, 2014 - Today, the state FFA Association convened its 27th annual State Legislative Leadership Conference. Nearly 100 FFA chapters and over 400 local FFA members, as well as the state’s FFA officer team, participated. I was honored to welcome FFA students from my Senate District that included Athens High School, Canton High School, Troy High School all in Bradford County and Mifflinburg High School in Union County.
March 12, 2014 - I welcomed students, advisors and parents from Towanda Area High School in Bradford County to the State Capitol Building. I look forward to seeing many of these same students at my upcoming Student Government Seminar in May.
March 26,2014 - Students from the Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate 6th Grade Orchestra, under the direction of Anna Radspinner, performed in the East Wing of the State Capitol in celebration of Music In Our Schools Month.
April 10, 2014 - Senator Yaw attended the Central Bradford Progress Authority’s Annual Dinner in Towanda. Pictured Left to Right: Tony Ventello (Progress Authority), Yaw, Chris Brown (Progress Authority), Kelly Denton (Cudd Energy Services--Business of the Year awardee), Dave Spigelmyer (Marcellus Shale Coalition).
April 17, 2014 - Steve Johnson, President & CEO Susquehanna Health; Vince Matteo, President & CEO Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce (WLCC); Senator Gene Yaw (R – PA23); Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-PA9 and PA Majority Leader); and Rick Dill, Chair of WLCC Board.
April 28, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined the Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh, and members of the House and Senate Coal Caucuses for the unveiling of an updated economic impact study of the coal industry. The industry supports 36,000 jobs across all sectors of the Pennsylvania economy and contributes more than $4 billion per year to the state’s economy.
April 29, 2014 - I had the pleasure of introducing Jennifer Jackson and Jean-Luc Lavallee, students at South Williamsport High School, to Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi. Jennifer and Jean-Luc served as Guest Pages in the Senate.
May 5, 2014 - Students and educators from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, visited the State Capitol during the P.A.E.C.T. (PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Showcase.
May 5, 2014 - Students and educators from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, visited the State Capitol during the P.A.E.C.T. (PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Showcase.
May 5, 2014 - Students and educators from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, visited the State Capitol during the P.A.E.C.T. (PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Showcase.
May 6, 2014 - Marcellus Shale PA Jobs PA Energy Rally at the State Capitol
May 6, 2014 - Marcellus Shale PA Jobs PA Energy Rally at the State Capitol
May 17, 2014 - 2014 Penn College Centennial Class Graduation.
May 17, 2014 - 2014 Penn College Centennial Class Graduation.
May 17, 2014 - 2014 Penn College Centennial Class Graduation.
May 15, 2014 - Sen. Yaw participated in the Bridge Educational Foundation's scholarship announcement awarding $85,889 to local families through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarship Program. Associated Wholesalers, Inc., Chesapeake Energy and Waste Management donated the scholarships to benefit children attending: Epiphany Elementary School, Sayre (Bradford County), Endless Mountains Christian Academy, Tunkhannock (Wyoming County), Faith Mountain Christian Academy, New Milford (Susquehanna County), North Rome Christian School, Rome (Bradford County), St. Agnes Elementary School, Towanda (Bradford County).
May 15, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined local, state and industry officials for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Panda Liberty Power Plant in Asylum Township, Bradford County. The Liberty Energy Center is the first power plant in Pennsylvania specifically developed to take advantage of its proximity to the Marcellus Shale gas formation.
May 22, 2014 - Sen. Yaw hosted his annual Student Government Seminar #YawSGS at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. More than 300 participants, including students and advisors representing 17 high schools throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, took part in the full day event.
May 22, 2014 - The Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarships, named in memory of the late wife of former state Senator Roger A. Madigan – were presented to high school seniors Caleb J. Maenza of North Rome Christian School and Jessica M. Stevens of Athens Area High School. Both students attended the Yaw Student Government Seminar and plan to enroll as full-time students at Penn College.
June 10, 2014 - Senator Yaw speaks at the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for the nomination of Bradford County dairy farmer James A. Van Blarcom.
June 23, 2014 - Sen. Yaw presents three of his constituents with Senate Certificates applauding them for being chosen as 'Finalists' during this year’s Art of the State event at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in Harrisburg. #AOS2014
June 24, 2014 - Sen. Yaw presents George Stark of Cabot Oil and Gas with a Senate Certificate congratulating his company on receiving a 2014 Governor’s ImPAct Award.
July 9, 2014 - Senator Yaw takes part in a public hearing held July 9 in Williamsport by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to solicit testimony on the increased use of heroin and other opioids.
July 9, 2014 - Senator Yaw takes part in a public hearing held July 9 in Williamsport by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to solicit testimony on the increased use of heroin and other opioids.
July 10, 2014 - Senator Yaw and other officials attended the official kick-off for the fundraising drive of the Troy Sale Barn in Troy Borough, Bradford County.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2014 - Senator Yaw and members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania participate in the second of four public hearings at the Reading Area Community College, Berks County, to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
August 5, 2014 - Senator Yaw, Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, participates in the third public hearing on heroin and opioid addiction across Pennsylvania. The hearing was held at St. Francis University in Loretto.
August 5, 2014 - Senator Yaw, Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, participates in the third public hearing on heroin and opioid addiction across Pennsylvania. The hearing was held at St. Francis University in Loretto.
August 12, 2014 - Senator Yaw joined Governor Corbett, Representative Garth Everett and others to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a natural gas power generating station in Montgomery, Lycoming County.
August 12, 2014 - Senator Yaw joined Governor Corbett, Representative Garth Everett and others to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a natural gas power generating station in Montgomery, Lycoming County.
August 19, 2014 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Senator Yaw, held the fourth public hearing to discuss the statewide heroin epidemic. The hearing included testimony from Sheriff Robert Fyock, President, Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, as well as Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis.
August 19, 2014 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Senator Yaw, held the fourth public hearing to discuss the statewide heroin epidemic. The hearing included testimony from Sheriff Robert Fyock, President, Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, as well as Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis.
August 19, 2014 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Senator Yaw, held the fourth public hearing to discuss the statewide heroin epidemic. The hearing included testimony from Sheriff Robert Fyock, President, Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, as well as Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis.
August 19, 2014 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Senator Yaw, held the fourth public hearing to discuss the statewide heroin epidemic. The hearing included testimony from Sheriff Robert Fyock, President, Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Association, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, as well as Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Gary Tennis.
August 28, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined employees from Lycoming Engines to celebrate their one millionth hour without a lost time injury. During the luncheon he also met Ellen Lord, President and CEO of Textron Systems Corporation. Lycoming Engines specializes in engineering, manufacture, service and support of piston aircraft engines. Based in Williamsport, Lycoming piston engines power more than half of the world's general aviation fleet - both rotary-wing and fixed-wing.
August 29, 2014 - Senator Yaw recently visited the Sullivan County Fair.
September 23, 2014 - Sen. Yaw received the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for his voting record in support of small business in Pennsylvania.
September 24, 2014 - Sen. Yaw meets boxing icon Larry "The Easton Assassin" Holmes during his recent visit to the PA State Capitol.
September 29, 2014 – Sen. Yaw joined the SEDA-COG Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to break ground for the Grove Street Commons project, a 32-unit apartment building for the elderly on the eastern side of the City. The project is a key element of the Williamsport Housing Strategy, developed jointly by Williamsport’s Community Development Department and by the Lycoming County Planning & Community Development Department, and subsequently adopted by both the Lycoming County Commissioners and Williamsport City Council.
October 3, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined officials from Jersey Shore Borough for a groundbreaking ceremony to construct a new Public Boat Launch just off of Front Street.
October 2014 - Senator Yaw; Eric Hussar, candidate to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board; and State Rep. Fred Keller
October 7, 2014 – (L to R) Dr. Robert Dunham, Chairman Emeritus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board, Dr. Davie Gilmour, President of the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Penn State President Eric Barron and Senator Yaw. The visit marked President Barron's first visit to the Penn College campus.
October 9, 2014 - Sen. Yaw attended the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring Gene Barr, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. The PA Chamber is the state’s largest broad-based business advocacy association, serving thousands of member businesses statewide. Its mission remains to improve Pennsylvania's business climate and increase the competitive advantage of its members.
October 17, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined students from Lycoming County to visit the county farm owned by Ben Hepburn, an agriculture teacher in the Montoursville Area School District, for the 2014 Annual ‘Ag Day’.
October 17, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined students from Lycoming County to visit the county farm owned by Ben Hepburn, an agriculture teacher in the Montoursville Area School District, for the 2014 Annual ‘Ag Day’.
October 17, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined students from Lycoming County to visit the county farm owned by Ben Hepburn, an agriculture teacher in the Montoursville Area School District, for the 2014 Annual ‘Ag Day’.
October 18, 2014 – Sen. Yaw joined Congressman Tom Marino to visit the 6th Annual International Harvester Collectors Fall Festival in Millville, PA.
October 18, 2014 – Sen. Yaw joined Congressman Tom Marino to visit the 6th Annual International Harvester Collectors Fall Festival in Millville, PA.
October 18, 2014 – Sen. Yaw joined Congressman Tom Marino to visit the 6th Annual International Harvester Collectors Fall Festival in Millville, PA. October 18,
October 23, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined Rep. Sandy Major and DCED Secretary C. Alan Walker for a tour of Diaz Manufacturing in Montrose, Susquehanna County. Diaz Manufacturing is a locally owned and operated wood products manufacturer specializing in kitchen and bath cabinet doors and drawer fronts. In 2014, Diaz was recognized by Governor Tom Corbett's Administration and received a 2014 Jobs First Impact Award having demonstrated consistent job growth and retention over the past two years.
October 27, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Ellen Ferretti and other officials and hiking enthusiasts on the Black Forest Trail to dedicate the new bridge in the village of Slate Run, Lycoming County.
October 27, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Ellen Ferretti and other officials and hiking enthusiasts on the Black Forest Trail to dedicate the new bridge in the village of Slate Run, Lycoming County.
November 6, 2014 - Sen. Yaw visited Gilson Boards, Central Pennsylvania’s newest technology snowboard manufacturer, located right outside of New Berlin, Union County.
November 6, 2014 - Sen. Yaw visited Gilson Boards, Central Pennsylvania’s newest technology snowboard manufacturer, located right outside of New Berlin, Union County.
November 9, 2014 - Sen. Yaw honored & recognized area veterans during the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Picture Rocks, Lycoming County.
November 12, 2014 - Sen. Yaw greets Penn State’s new Dean of Ag Sciences Richard T. Roush at the State Capitol Building
November 13, 2014 - Senator Yaw joined Steve Brame (left), Vice President of Public Affairs and Members Services for the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association/Allegheny Electric Cooperative (PREA) and Frank Betley, President and CEO of PREA (right), during PREA’s annual conference in Hershey.
November 13, 2014 - Sen. Yaw addresses members of the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA) during their annual conference in Hershey.
December 5, 2014 - Parents and students from West Branch Elementary School in Williamsport, Lycoming County, visited the State Capitol Building.
December 8, 2014 - Senator Yaw participates in a Senate Aviation Caucus meeting at the State Capitol Building.
December 16, 2014 - Sen. Yaw had the opportunity to address FFA (Future Farmers of America) students from across Bradford County during the “FFA Leadership Conference” held at the First Christian Church in Alba Borough. The FFA organization continues to make a positive difference in the lives of students across Pennsylvania.
December 16, 2014 - Sen. Yaw had the opportunity to address FFA (Future Farmers of America) students from across Bradford County during the “FFA Leadership Conference” held at the First Christian Church in Alba Borough. The FFA organization continues to make a positive difference in the lives of students across Pennsylvania.
December 17, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined PA State Rep. Garth Everett & PA State Rep. Jeff C. Wheeland for a tour of the Panda Patriot Power Project in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
December 17, 2014 - Sen. Yaw joined PA State Rep. Garth Everett & PA State Rep. Jeff C. Wheeland for a tour of the Panda Patriot Power Project in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
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