December 21, 2019 - Senator Yaw and Penn College President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour congratulate Stephanie A. Petrison, of Landenberg, who received a Bachelor of Science in business administration: sport and event management concentration, during the 2019 Pennsylvania College of Technology Fall Commencement ceremonies on Saturday in downtown Williamsport. Sen. Yaw serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the College.
December 21, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Penn College faculty and students at the Community Arts Center during the 2019 Pennsylvania College of Technology Fall Commencement ceremonies in downtown Williamsport.
December 21, 2019 - Senator Yaw thanks a student veteran for his service during the 2019 Pennsylvania College of Technology Fall Commencement ceremonies in downtown Williamsport.
December 20, 2019 - Sen. Yaw honors outgoing Bradford County Treasurer Rebecca Clark for her years of public service. Also pictured is Jason Krise of the office of State Representative Tina Pickett.
December 20, 2019 - Sen. Yaw honors outgoing Bradford County District Attorney Daniel Barrett Esq. for his years of public service. Also pictured is Jason Krise of the office of State Representative Tina Pickett.
December 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw joined his colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee for a public hearing to consider several judicial nominations.
December 14, 2019 - Sen. Yaw participates in the 3rd Annual Veterans Christmas Remembrance at Dreisbach United Church of Christ in Lewisburg. The event is held as part of Wreaths Across America.
December 14, 2019 - Sen. Yaw participates in the 3rd Annual Veterans Christmas Remembrance at Dreisbach United Church of Christ in Lewisburg. The event is held as part of Wreaths Across America.
December 11, 2019 - On Wednesday, Senator Yaw met with Bucknell University faculty, as well as several undergraduate seniors who are working towards Pennsylvania teacher certification in early childhood and elementary education. The group visited the State Capitol and discussed education policy and advocacy at the state level with Sen. Yaw. Pictured L to R: Senator Yaw; Molly Harmon; Megan Lafond; Katherine O'Shea; Dr. Janet VanLone, Assistant Professor of Education; Dr. Douglas Dexter, Assistant Professor of Education; Sol Balangero; Maria Garavente; Chloe Poltonavage and Dr. Abe Feuerstein, Professor of Education & Education Department Chair.
December 4, 2019 - Sen. Yaw, along with Board members and staff representing the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan, bicameral research agency of the Legislature, toured several academic programs at the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus in Williamsport Wednesday. The tour coincided with the Center's annual winter board meeting.
December 4, 2019 - Sen. Yaw, along with Board members and staff representing the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan, bicameral research agency of the Legislature, toured several academic programs at the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus in Williamsport Wednesday. The tour coincided with the Center's annual winter board meeting.
December 4, 2019 - Sen. Yaw, along with Board members and staff representing the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan, bicameral research agency of the Legislature, toured several academic programs at the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus in Williamsport Wednesday. The tour coincided with the Center's annual winter board meeting.
December 3, 2019 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan, bicameral research agency of the Legislature, held its annual winter board meeting on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport on Tuesday. Pictured L to R: Darrin Youker, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau; Dr. Joseph T. Nairn, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College; Dr. Michael A. Driscoll, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23); Sen. Katie Muth (D-44); Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121); Stephen M. Brame, Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association/Allegheny Electric Cooperative (PREA); Shannon M. Munro, Pennsylvania College of Technology; Dr. Lawrence Feick, University of Pittsburgh; and Rep. Garth Everett (R-84).
November 21, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joined Sen. Kim Ward and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for a discussion on watershed conservation and use of riparian buffers for clean water and property improvements.
November 20, 2019 - Senator Yaw announced Wednesday that the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously reported the nomination of Bradford County dairy farmer James A. Van Blarcom to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) out of committee. Van Blarcom’s nomination now awaits a vote before the full state Senate. Pictured Left to Right: State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), Minority Chair, Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; Jim Van Blarcom; Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), Majority Chair, Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
November 19, 2019 - The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Senator Yaw, held a voting meeting on Tuesday to consider three measures, including bills to promote stream cleaning, increasing the cap on grants for household hazardous waste collection events & requiring DEP to forward notices of noncompliance.
November 19, 2019 - Senators Joe Pittman (R-41), Gene Yaw (R-23) and David G. Argall (R-29) and other legislators Tuesday unveiled and discussed bills that will be introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives addressing Governor Wolf’s proposal to have Pennsylvania enter into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
November 18, 2019 - Students and teachers from Athens Area High School, Bradford County, visited the State Capitol on Monday and met with Sen. Yaw.
November 15, 2019 - State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today recognized several active duty and retired military veterans who currently work for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in Williamsport as part of the Pennsylvania State Employee Military Service Recognition Campaign.
November 15, 2019 - State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today recognized several active duty and retired military veterans who currently work for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in Williamsport as part of the Pennsylvania State Employee Military Service Recognition Campaign.
November 14, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins PA House Speaker Mike Turzai, and other state legislators who visited Penn College, for a tour of several academic laboratories in the School of Industrial, Engineering & Computing Technologies. Photo courtesy of Cindy Davis Meixel, Writer/Photo Editor, Penn College.
November 14, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins PA House Speaker Mike Turzai, and other state legislators who visited Penn College, for a tour of several academic laboratories in the School of Industrial, Engineering & Computing Technologies. Photo courtesy of Cindy Davis Meixel, Writer/Photo Editor, Penn College.
November 8, 2019 - As Chair of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, Maryland Senator Guy Guzzone, joined Vice-Chairs Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw and Virginia Delegate David Bulova in accepting the Chesapeake Conservancy’s Champion of the Chesapeake award on behalf of all past and current members of the Commission. Pictured Left to Right:
Bottom Row: Warren Elliott, Sen. Gene Yaw, Rep. Ken Cole, Ann Swanson, Marel King, Rep. Garth Everett
Second Row: Sen. Mike Bortner, George Wolff, Sec. Patrick McDonnell, Rep. Keith Gillespie
Third Row: Rep. Art Hershey, Sen. Scott Martin, Sen. Rich Alloway
Top Row: Rep. Mike Sturla, Rep. Russ Fairchild, Sen. Mike Brubaker, Rep. Ron Miller
November 1, 2019 - Sen. Yaw is recognized for recent legislative efforts designating the Hellbender as the State Amphibian by Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Foundation’s Student Leadership Council during a ceremony at the College on Friday.
November 1, 2019 - Sen. Yaw is recognized for recent legislative efforts designating the Hellbender as the State Amphibian by Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Foundation’s Student Leadership Council during a ceremony at the College on Friday.
October 31, 2019 - The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, this week toured the Safe Harbor Hydropower Plant in Lancaster County. The facility is one of the largest hydropower plants in America’s northeast and one of four run-of-the-river hydro facilities on the lower Susquehanna River.
October 31, 2019 - The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, this week toured the Safe Harbor Hydropower Plant in Lancaster County. The facility is one of the largest hydropower plants in America’s northeast and one of four run-of-the-river hydro facilities on the lower Susquehanna River.
October 25, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Dallas and Dale Krapf for the dedication of the Krapf Gateway Center on the Lycoming College campus in Williamsport.
October 25, 2019 - Senator Yaw provided a legislative update on Friday to the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.
October 24, 2019 - Members and staff of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee traveled to Audubon, Pennsylvania to visit the headquarters of PJM Interconnection. PJM is a regional transmission organization (RTO), coordinating the movement of wholesale electricity to a number of states.
October 23, 2019 - Senator Yaw chairs a meeting of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to discuss two bills removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances from our environment.
October 23, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with the Lycoming County Association of Township Officials during their annual Fall Convention at Old Lycoming Township Firehall.
October 22, 2019 - Sen. Yaw participated in a Susquehanna Caucus discussion Tuesday morning at the State Capitol to review action on the state’s Chesapeake Bay Plan.
October 16, 2019 - Sen. Yaw stopped by Rep. David Rowe’s Open House in Mifflinburg this afternoon.
October 11, 2019 - Senator Yaw attended the Montrose Area Chamber & Endless Mountains Business Association Legislative Luncheon on Friday. L to R: Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall; State Rep. Jonathan Fritz; Dr. Alice Davis, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center; and Senator Yaw.
October 10, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins DEP Secretary Pat McDonnell and others for a tour of Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute on Thursday.
October 10, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins DEP Secretary Pat McDonnell and others for a tour of Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute on Thursday.
October 10, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins DEP Secretary Pat McDonnell and others for a tour of Lycoming College’s Clean Water Institute on Thursday.
October 10, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with Muncy Township Secretary Gwen Pidcoe and Supervisors Matthew Doyle and Tom Schaech following the Senator's Grant & Funding Workshop Thursday in Towanda.
October 10, 2019 - Senator Yaw invited EMS, Fire and Emergency services personnel across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties to a Grant & Funding Workshop Thursday in Towanda. The event specifically highlighted programs and funding opportunities available for local Fire/EMS and public safety organizations. The event included experts from the PA Senate Grants Team, Department of General Services, and State Fire Commissioner.
October 9, 2019 - Sen. Yaw and members of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee tour Green Line Polymers, a Clarion County-based recycler of high density polyethylene (HDPE) materials.
October 9, 2019 - Sen. Yaw and members of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee tour Green Line Polymers, a Clarion County-based recycler of high density polyethylene (HDPE) materials.
October 7, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Rep. David Rowe (left); Justin Clapper, PA Farm Bureau and Khristyn Maurer, SUN Area Dairy Princess, during the Annual Farm Bureau Fall Meeting in Mifflinburg.
October 7, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with Union County Farm Bureau Members James Brubaker and Commissioner Preston Boop during the Annual Farm Bureau Fall Meeting in Mifflinburg.
October 1, 2019 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Jeff Wheeland join the Bridge Educational Foundation, M&T Bank and Waste Management, to announce the donation of $7,500 in EITC scholarships to families of Lycoming County.
October 1, 2019 - Senator Gene Yaw and Rep. Tina Pickett join officials from the Bridge Educational Foundation, UnitedHealthcare and Waste Management for a scholarship presentation with faculty and students at St. Agnes Elementary School, Towanda, on Tuesday.
October 1, 2019 - Sen. Yaw addresses officials during the Sullivan County Township Officials Annual Convention in Muncy Valley on Tuesday.
September 27, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes state Rep. David Rowe (left) and PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to his 2019 “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Lewisburg.
September 27, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes guests to his 2019 “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Lewisburg.
September 27, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with guests at his 2019 “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Lewisburg.
September 26, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins state, county and twp officials during the 107th Annual Township Officials County Convention in Wysox, Bradford County.
September 26, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins state, county and twp officials during the 107th Annual Township Officials County Convention in Wysox, Bradford County.
September 25, 2019 - Senator Yaw chairs a public hearing on the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and allowing local access to the Program.
September 20, 2019 - Senator Yaw joined the Marcellus Shale Coalition, natural gas industry representatives and local leaders during an event at the Wyoming County Emergency Operations Center. The event, featuring remarks from Senator Yaw, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam, Rep. Jonathan Fritz, Wyoming County Commissioner Tom Henry, Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith and Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall, explored how county and municipal leaders have leveraged nearly $150 million in natural gas impact tax revenues to improve local roads, bridges, parks and first-responder services.
September 20, 2019 - Senator Yaw joined the Marcellus Shale Coalition, natural gas industry representatives and local leaders during an event at the Wyoming County Emergency Operations Center. The event, featuring remarks from Senator Yaw, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam, Rep. Jonathan Fritz, Wyoming County Commissioner Tom Henry, Wayne County Commissioner Brian Smith and Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall, explored how county and municipal leaders have leveraged nearly $150 million in natural gas impact tax revenues to improve local roads, bridges, parks and first-responder services.
September 19, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Marcellus Shale Coalition President David J. Spigelmyer and Jim Welty, Vice President of Government Affairs, during a networking reception in downtown Williamsport.
September 19, 2019 - 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 Yaw and Representative Garth Everett. The free informational event in Montoursville attracted hundreds of attendees from across the 23rd Senate District.
September 19, 2019 - 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 Yaw and Representative Garth Everett. The free informational event in Montoursville attracted hundreds of attendees from across the 23rd Senate District.
September 19, 2019 - 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 Yaw and Representative Garth Everett. The free informational event in Montoursville attracted hundreds of attendees from across the 23rd Senate District.
September 18, 2019 - FFA Students from Athens Area School District pose for a picture during Senator Yaw’s Annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.”
September 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw addresses the crowd at the Troy Vets Club during his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.”
September 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA Students and their advisor from Canton Area School District to his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Troy, Bradford County.
September 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA Students from Troy School District to his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Troy, Bradford County.
September 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA Students from Athens Area School District to his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Troy, Bradford County.
September 18, 2019 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA Students and their advisor from Northeast Bradford School District to his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” in Troy, Bradford County.
September 17, 2019 - Sen. Yaw talks Carla Fisher, Eric Beiter and Amy Hill during the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Hunger Action Month Breakfast in Williamsport.
September 17, 2019 - Sen. Yaw talks with Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Amy Hill during the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Hunger Action Month Breakfast in Williamsport.
September 16, 2019 - Sen. Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett visit Backyard Broadcasting in Williamsport to discuss their Sept. 19 ‘Senior Expo’ in Montoursville.
September 16, 2019 - Sen. Yaw talks with Matt Baker, HHS Region III Director, during the Opportunity Zone Roundtable discussion at the Williamsport Trade and Transit 2 Centre.
September 16, 2019 - Sen. Yaw talks with Cosmo Servidio, EPA Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic Region (Region 3), during the Opportunity Zone Roundtable discussion at the Williamsport Trade and Transit 2 Centre.
September 12, 2019 - Sen. Gene Yaw, a member of the PA Chesapeake Bay Commission, joined fellow Commission members for a Farm Tour in Adams County last evening.
September 11, 2019 - Greencastle officials testified before the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Yaw, Wednesday to halt implementation of a controversial stormwater-control mandate, while a more affordable plan is formed. The Committee came to Franklin County to hold a public hearing on the impact of the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System).
September 5, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler today during a visit to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. The visit showcased a number of important programs at the College including welding and metal fabrication, advanced manufacturing, automotive restoration, culinary arts and hospitality, plastics and polymer engineering, and several majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
September 5, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler today during a visit to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. The visit showcased a number of important programs at the College including welding and metal fabrication, advanced manufacturing, automotive restoration, culinary arts and hospitality, plastics and polymer engineering, and several majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
September 5, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler today during a visit to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. The visit showcased a number of important programs at the College including welding and metal fabrication, advanced manufacturing, automotive restoration, culinary arts and hospitality, plastics and polymer engineering, and several majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
September 5, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler today during a visit to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. The visit showcased a number of important programs at the College including welding and metal fabrication, advanced manufacturing, automotive restoration, culinary arts and hospitality, plastics and polymer engineering, and several majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
September 5, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler today during a visit to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Campus in Williamsport. The visit showcased a number of important programs at the College including welding and metal fabrication, advanced manufacturing, automotive restoration, culinary arts and hospitality, plastics and polymer engineering, and several majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
August 29, 2019 - Senator Yaw pictured with Blaine Warburton and Taylor Boltiglier during the 168th Annual Sullivan County Fair in Forksville.
August 29, 2019 - Senator Yaw pictured with 2019 Sullivan County Dairy Maid Lynsay Trostle during the 168th Annual Sullivan County Fair in Forksville.
August 29, 2019 - Senator Yaw pictured with John Plowman during the 168th Annual Sullivan County Fair in Forksville.
August 28, 2019 - Senator Yaw meets with members of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists. From L to R: Josh First, Sen. Yaw, Sheri Baity and PFSC Executive Director Harold Daub.
August 27, 2019 - Sen. Yaw provides an update on Pennsylvania's energy development with oil and gas contractors in Susquehanna County on Tuesday.
August 27, 2019 - Sen. Yaw provides an update on Pennsylvania's energy development with oil and gas contractors in Susquehanna County on Tuesday.
August 27, 2019 - Sen. Yaw provides an update on Pennsylvania's energy development with oil and gas contractors in Susquehanna County on Tuesday.
August 21, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins officials from Valley Energy and others at a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Athens gas line extension project in Bradford County.
August 21, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins officials from Valley Energy and others at a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Athens gas line extension project in Bradford County.
August 21, 2019 - Sen. Yaw joins officials from Valley Energy and others at a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Athens gas line extension project in Bradford County.
July 24, 2019 - Sen. Yaw chairs a public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to discuss the recent explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery and ongoing environmental-related concerns.
July 24, 2019 - Sen. Yaw chairs a public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to discuss the recent explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery and ongoing environmental-related concerns.
July 24, 2019 - Sen. Yaw chairs a public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to discuss the recent explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery and ongoing environmental-related concerns.
July 17, 2019 - Senator Yaw and Barry Denk, director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, appear on WITF’s Smart Talk to discuss issues impacting rural Pennsylvania.
July 11, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins members and staff from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, as well as other groups, for a tour of Seneca Resources, LLC and Energy Transfer Partners operations in Lycoming County.
July 11, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins members and staff from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, as well as other groups, for a tour of Seneca Resources, LLC and Energy Transfer Partners operations in Lycoming County.
July 11, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins members and staff from the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, as well as other groups, for a tour of Seneca Resources, LLC and Energy Transfer Partners operations in Lycoming County.
July 9, 2019 - Senator Yaw talks with Jay Chadwick, Chairman of Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Company, while in Wyalusing, Bradford County.
July 2, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with Mark Madden, Client Relationship Manager, Penn State Extension, during the “Friends of Ag Tailgate” in Troy.
July 2, 2019 - Senator Yaw speaks with Eileen Warburton of Sullivan County and Jim Van Blarcom of Bradford County, during the “Friends of Ag Tailgate” in Troy.
July 2, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Rep. Clint Owlett and Rep. Tina Pickett to congratulate Bob Storch, pictured with his wife Susan, on being honored by the Bradford County PSU Extension on his many years of dedicated service to Pennsylvania agriculture. Bob is a well-respected dairy farmer who has been a tireless advocate for the industry over the years. The recognition took place at the “Friends of Ag Tailgate” in Troy.
June 26, 2019 - Senator Yaw joins Senate Republican members on Wednesday to address the premeditated and orchestrated chaos that occurred on the floor during the course of Senate business.
June 20, 2019 - Sen. Yaw and Sen. Lisa Baker celebrate Pennsylvania agriculture during a press conference to highlight the PA Farm Bill.
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