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February 24, 2010 - Local School District Benefits From Alternative Energy Grant  

February 18, 2010 - Efforts to Close Loophole in Megan's Law Underway in State Senate

February 17, 2010 - Yaw Announces Recycling Grants in 23rd Senatorial District 

February 8, 2010 - Sen. Yaw: DEP Soliciting Comments on Revised Oil and Gas Regulations

February 8, 2010 - State LCB Prepares to Accept Grant Applications

February 2, 2010 - Senator Yaw's Clean and Green Proposal Passes Senate, Heads to House

February 2, 2010 - Various Grants Announced by State Agencies

January 29, 2010 - Yaw Lauds Addition of DEP Personnel to Step Up Drilling Enforcement Efforts

January 21, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Hears Testimony on Impact of Natural Gas Industry on Housing in Northcentral Pennsylvania

January 19, 2010 - Local Organizations, Municipalities Receive State Grants 

January 19, 2010 - Need for Additional Telephone Numbers Prompts PUC to Consider Changes to 570 Area Code

January 18, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on the Impact of the Natural Gas Industry on Housing in North Central Pennsylvania

January 5, 2010 - Yaw Opposes Legislation to Legalize Table Games

January 5, 2010 - Free H1N1 Clinics Being Held in 23rd District 

December 17, 2009 - Senate Confirms New Ag Secretary 

December 16, 2009 - PennDOT Announces Holiday Closings of Driver's License and Photo Centers

December 16, 2009 - Senator Yaw Proposes Legislation to Hold Down School Pension Costs

December 15, 2009 - Environmental Quality Board Extends Commenting Period on Wood Burner Boilers

December 10, 2009 - Senate Agriculture Committee Examines Current Milk Pricing System

December 9, 2009 - DEP Announces Various Grants to Area Businesses, Individuals and Communities

December 7, 2009 - Pa Conservation Grants Announced

December 7, 2009 - Children 10 and Older Can Now Obtain Photo Identification Cards

December 3, 2009 - Senator Yaw Testifies At Hearing on Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers 

December 2, 2009 - New License Plates Honor PA Veterans

December 1, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Encourages Participation at Upcoming Public Hearing on Proposed Outdoor Wood-Fired Furnaces 

November 30, 2009 - Yaw Calls on Federal Government to Reject Tolling of Interstate 80

November 18, 2009 - Three 23rd District Businesses Receive DEP Grants

November 9, 2009 - Sen. Yaw's Monthly TV Program Features EMS Training Exercise at Gas Drilling Site

November 7, 2009 - Senate Awaits House Action on Bills by Senator Dominic Pileggi (The Daily Local News)     

October 20, 2009 - Senator Yaw Lauds Sayre Area School District for Being First in State to Offer H1N1 Vaccine to Students

October 9, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

October 6, 2009 - Senator Yaw Votes for Fiscally Responsible State Budget

September 30, 2009 - Senator Yaw Urges Area Residents to Visit his Website For Information and Updates on State and Local Issues

September 29, 2009 - Yaw Announces Local Recycling Grants and Low-Interest Two Percent Fire Loans

September 22, 2009 - Yaw Urges Students to Take Part in PLCB Poster Contest

September 18, 2009 - Briefing Details Preventative Measures to Avoid Swine Flu

September 11, 2009 - Senator Yaw Supports Bipartisan Budget Proposal; Says Compromise Needed to Keep Services Operating 

August 28, 2009 - The following editorial appeared in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette urging the governor and legislature to reduce spending and oppose tax hikes in this year’s proposed budget.  This is the position Senator Yaw has taken throughout budget negotiations.  He has consistently opposed an increase in the personal income tax and is urging passage of a fiscally responsible state budget that includes no new taxes, holds the line on spending and continues to fund core government programs such as education.  (Courtesy of Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 28, 2009)

August 28, 2009 - Yaw Supports Municipal Pension Relief Measure

August 24, 2009 - Senator Yaw Pushes to Restore Funding for Vital Government Services

August 24, 2009 - Local Organizations Receive Funding From the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority

August 11, 2009 - Budget Update - Race to the Top

August 10, 2009 - Union, Sullivan and Susquehanna Counties Receive DEP Grants

July 22, 2009 - Yaw Announces Latest Round of PENNVEST Funding for 23rd District 

July 21, 2009 - Senate Sends Balanced, "Responsible" Budget Back to House

July 14, 2009 - Senator Yaw Announces H2O PA Grant for the 23rd District

July 13, 2009 - Yaw Announces Grants and Loans to Area Organizations and Businesses

July 8, 2009 - Yaw Bill Reported Out of House Committee 

July 8, 2009 - Yaw Urges House, Governor to Take Action on Budget Plan

July 8, 2009 - Lewisburg to Receive Grant to Combat Underage Drinking

July 7, 2009 - Vandine Confirmed as District Judge in Sullivan County

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

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  

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

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

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

April 6, 2009 - Public Hearing to be held THURSDAY on Marcellus Shale Gas Reserves

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

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

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

February 19, 2009 - Senator Yaw Introduces Bill to Stop "Revolving Door" Between Government Work and Lobbying

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

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

December 5, 2008 - Yaw Appointed as Chairman of Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee