Senator Gene Yaw

Chair
Urban Affairs and Housing Committee

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July 1, 2009 - Senate Panel Approves Measure to Fight Neighborhood Blight

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.
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June 24, 20009 - Local Organizations and Fire Companies Benefit from State Funding

June 17, 2009 -Committee Acts on Yaw's Clean and Green Proposal

June 16, 2009 - Yaw Supports Bill to Keep State Parks Open

June 12, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Seeks Testimony On Issues Affecting Third-Class Cities

June 9, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing committee to Hold Hearing on Issues Affecting Third-Class Cities

June 8, 2009 - Yaw's Bill Expanding Gas Well Reporting Requirements Approved by Senate
Senator Yaw Audio

June 5, 2009 - Senator Yaw Corrects Misinformation Regarding Senate-Passed State Budget

June 4, 2009 - Fact on Senate Bill 850 - Letter to School Districts (PDF)

June 1, 2009 - Senator Yaw to Hold Open House at Williamsport Office

May 14, 2009 - Senators Hear Testimony on Measures to Promote Community Revitalization

May 11, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Community Revitalization in Times of Budget Stress 

May 7, 2009 - Yaw Announces Environmental Grants

May 6, 2009 - Senator Gene Yaw Comments on Senate Republican Budget Proposal 

May 5, 2009 - Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Blight Legislation

May 1, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Blighted Property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 OF 2007-2008 Session)

April 29, 2009 - Senator Yaw Announces Grants to Local Organizations

April 14, 2009 - Yaw Announces Growing Greener Grants 

April 13, 2009 - Application Period to Open: Fiscal Year 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

April 9, 2009 - Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Marcellus Shale Gas Reserves
Video of Hearing - Part 1 - (running time 51 minutes)
Video of Hearing - Part 2 - (running time 59 minutes)
Video of Hearing - Part 3 - (running time 43 minutes)

April 7, 2009 - Yaw Encourages Residents to Enjoy Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors This Year 

April 6, 2009 - Media Advisory: Public Hearing to be held THURSDAY on Marcellus Shale Gas Reserves
Senator Yaw Audio

April 3, 2009 -Yaw Announces Grants to Local Organizations

March 31, 2009 - Yaw Urges Governor to Restore Funding Cuts for Agriculture

March 26, 2009 - Senate Panel Approves Senator Yaw's Housing Trust Fund Legislation
Senator Yaw Audio

March 25, 2009 - Yaw Opposes Plan to Divert DCNR Lease Money to General Fund

March 18, 2009 - Yaw Joins Effort for PA Gaming Board Reform
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March 16, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

March 16, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Calls for Legislation to Create the Pennsylvania Housing Trust Fund

March 10, 2009 - Senate Approves Bills to Combat Methamphetamine

March 9, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Union County

March 6, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreaches in Susquehanna County

February 23, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

February 19, 2009 - Senator Yaw Seeks Changes to State's 'Clean and Green' Law
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February 19, 2009 - Senator Yaw Introduces Bill to Stop "Revolving Door" Between Government Work and Lobbying
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February 17, 2009 - Senator Yaw's Office to Provide Assistance With Property Tax and Rent Rebate Forms

February 11, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Co-Sponsors Legislation to Return Funds from Legislative Accounts to State's General Fund

February 6, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Union County

February 4, 2009 - Senator Yaw:  Legislature to Face Tough Choices on Proposed State Budget
Senator Yaw Audio

January 30, 2009 - Yaw Urges Constituents to Sign-up For E-mail Updates

January 26, 2009 - Yaw Pledges Action on State's Clean and Green Law

January 12, 2009 - Yaw Announces District Offices Locations

January 6, 2009 - Senator Gene Yaw Sworn into Office
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December 5, 2008 - Yaw Appointed as Chairman of Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee

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Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203023
457 Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3023
717-787-3280
FAX: 717-772-0575
TTY: 800-364-1581

Email:  gyaw@pasen.gov

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330 Pine Street
Suite 204
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-322-6457

FAX: 570-327-3703

1-800-443-5772

One Progress Plaza
Suite 13
Towanda, PA 18848
570-265-7448

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