November 29, 2016 - Senator Yaw is joined by fellow Board Members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania (CRP) to recognize the work and accomplishments of out-going CRP Board Members Senator John Wozniak, Dr. Karen Whitney and Dr. Ted Alter. *Not pictured, out-going Board Member Taylor Doebler.[From L to R: Rep. Sid Kavulich, Steve Brame, Sen. John Wozniak, Sen. Gene Yaw, Dr. Karen Whitney, Dr. Ted Alter, Dr. Nancy Falvo and Rep. Garth Everett]
November 19, 2016 – Senator Yaw participates in the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s 100th Anniversary Open House and Grant Announcement
November 19, 2016 – Senator Yaw participates in the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s 100th Anniversary Open House and Grant Announcement
November 16, 2016 - Senator Yaw took part in the Commissioning Ceremony for the Nation’s Second Marcellus Shale-Gas Power Plant, located in Montgomery, Lycoming County.
November 12, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins area veterans for the "Hometown Heroes" celebration held in Lycoming County.
November 2, 2016 - Governor Tom Wolf today signed two bills sponsored by Senator Yaw to combat the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania.
October 27, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined officials from across Pennsylvania and Panda Power Funds today in commissioning the nation’s first power plant designed to take advantage of abundant U.S. natural gas reserves discovered in the Marcellus Shale. Access to the region’s low-cost natural gas is expected to provide the 829 megawatt Panda “Liberty” generating station with a significant operating cost advantage. The combined-cycle facility will provide power for up to one million homes and is located in Bradford County
October 27, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined officials from across Pennsylvania and Panda Power Funds today in commissioning the nation’s first power plant designed to take advantage of abundant U.S. natural gas reserves discovered in the Marcellus Shale. Access to the region’s low-cost natural gas is expected to provide the 829 megawatt Panda “Liberty” generating station with a significant operating cost advantage. The combined-cycle facility will provide power for up to one million homes and is located in Bradford County
October 27, 2016 - Project Bald Eagle, a coalition of organizations, community leaders, professionals and citizens working together to stem the tide of the heroin epidemic, hosted a presentation and town hall meeting on opioids at the Loyalsock High school auditorium. The evening consisted of a panel discussion with panelists Steve Murphy Shope, executive director of Project Bald Eagle; Sen. Yaw; Barry Denk, of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania; Dr. Todd Fausnaught, of CleanSlate; and Kathleen Hugo, of Crossroads Counseling.
October 27, 2016 - Project Bald Eagle, a coalition of organizations, community leaders, professionals and citizens working together to stem the tide of the heroin epidemic, hosted a presentation and town hall meeting on opioids at the Loyalsock High school auditorium. The evening consisted of a panel discussion with panelists Steve Murphy Shope, executive director of Project Bald Eagle; Sen. Yaw; Barry Denk, of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania; Dr. Todd Fausnaught, of CleanSlate; and Kathleen Hugo, of Crossroads Counseling.
October 18, 2016 - Senator Gene Yaw recognized former Lycoming College Football Coach Frank Girardi on the Senate Floor upon his (Dec. 6) induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. (L to R) Senator Yaw, Frank Girardi, Lynn Girardi and Dr. Kent Trachte, President, Lycoming College
October 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw and Representative Fred Keller welcome FFA students from Mifflinburg High School to their annual ‘Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.”
October 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins Sullivan County Dairy Princess Elizabeth Fluck for a “Milk Toast” during the Senator’s annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture,” co-hosted with State Representative Fred Keller.
October 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA students from Montoursville High School to his annual ‘Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.”
October 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA students from Williamsport High School to his annual ‘Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.”
October 13, 2016 - On October 13th, Senator Yaw served as the Keynote Speaker during the annual PA Midstream Conference in State College.
October 13, 2016 - On October 13th, Senator Yaw attended the Nippenose Valley Village ribbon cutting, Rt. 44 Highway, Williamsport, celebrating the completed six-month renovation that turned the old Nippenose Valley Elementary School into a personal-care facility with 51 rooms. From left to right, are Tim Keohane, director at Small Business Development Center; Dean Lehman; Limestone Township supervisor; Vincent Matteo, president/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce; Sen. Yaw; Julieanne Steinbacher, partner; Troy Musser, partner; Chris Lorson, partner; Virla Ocker, marketing and admissions director; and Karen Young and Tammy Gunsallus, of the Jersey Shore State Bank.
October 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw, Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour and Ann Pepperman congratulate Jennifer Wilson (far right) for receiving the 2016 Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award.
September 28, 2016 - Sen. Gene Yaw today led the committee of lawmakers who escorted Governor Wolf into the House of Representatives for the Joint Legislative Address on the Opioid Epidemic. Yaw announced the Governor’s arrival into the House Chambers.
September 28, 2016 - Sen. Gene Yaw today led the committee of lawmakers who escorted Governor Wolf into the House of Representatives for the Joint Legislative Address on the Opioid Epidemic. Yaw announced the Governor’s arrival into the House Chambers.
September 21, 2016 - Nearly 20,000 households took part across 14 northeastern Pennsylvania counties for a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by area legislators to discuss the heroin and opioid epidemic in the region.
September 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomed Pennsylvania Sec. of Agriculture Russell C. Redding to his annual "Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture" in Troy, Bradford County.
September 14, 2016 - Senator Yaw and PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stand with FFA students from across Bradford County during Sen. Yaw’s recent “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Troy.
September 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw and Representative Garth Everett host their annual Senior Citizen Expo in Pennsdale, Lycoming County.
September 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw and Representative Garth Everett host their annual Senior Citizen Expo in Pennsdale, Lycoming County.
August 29, 2016 - To help save lives and combat the growing heroin and opioid epidemic facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Yaw hosted two Overdose Prevention Seminars for local law enforcement, EMS, Fire Departments and School District officials in the 23rd Senatorial District.
August 29, 2016 - To help save lives and combat the growing heroin and opioid epidemic facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Yaw hosted two Overdose Prevention Seminars for local law enforcement, EMS, Fire Departments and School District officials in the 23rd Senatorial District.
August 26, 2016 - Senator Yaw participated in the official dedication and grand opening celebration of Trade & Transit Centre II and Mid-Town Landing in Williamsport.
August 26, 2016 - Senator Yaw participated in the official dedication and grand opening celebration of Trade & Transit Centre II and Mid-Town Landing in Williamsport.
August 22, 2016 - Senator Yaw tours a stretch of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to examine ongoing Bay restoration initiatives.
July 24, 2016 - Senator Yaw recently appeared on Face the State to discuss efforts to address the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic.
July 20, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey in Williamsport to discuss efforts to combat rise in heroin & opioid abuse in PA.
June 28, 2016 - Senator Yaw receives the American Conservative Union’s “Award for Conservative Achievement” for his legislative accomplishments.
June 22, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomes Lukas Radulski, a student at Williamsport High School and Keystone Boys State participant, as well as Taylor Gardner, a student at South Williamsport High School and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State participant. Both students visited the Capitol as part of a week long summertime educational program that focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governing bodies and elected public officials.
June 16, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Sun Area Technical Institute staff and school superintendents in New Berlin for their West Campus Renovation Groundbreaking.
June 16, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Sun Area Technical Institute staff and school superintendents in New Berlin for their West Campus Renovation Groundbreaking.
June 8, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined with his Senate colleagues to recognize the Villanova Wildcats, 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.
June 5, 2016 - Senator Yaw meets American professional stock car racing driver Danica Patrick during the Sprint Cup Pocono Race.
June 4, 2016 - Senator Yaw meets Lyn St. James during the Antique Automobile Club of America Show on the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. Lyn was a seven-time Indianapolis 500 driver, 1992 Indy Rookie of the Year, 2007 Women’s Automotive Association International Professional Achievement Award winner & former Women’s Sports Foundation President.
May 31, 2016 - Senator Yaw participated in the Grove Street Commons building dedication, a $6.4 million senior housing complex located at 1290 Grove St., Williamsport.
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