June 8, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined with his Senate colleagues to recognize the Villanova Wildcats, 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.
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 17, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Senator Lisa Baker, Rep. Sandra Major and Rep. Tina Pickett for the Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce & Cabot Oil and Gas Legislative Briefing in Susquehanna County.
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 28, 2016 - Senator Yaw receives the American Conservative Union’s “Award for Conservative Achievement” for his legislative accomplishments.
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.
July 24, 2016 - Senator Yaw recently appeared on Face the State to discuss efforts to address the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic.
August 22, 2016 - Senator Yaw tours a stretch of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to examine ongoing Bay restoration initiatives.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
November 2, 2016 - Governor Tom Wolf today signed two bills sponsored by Senator Yaw to combat the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania.
November 12, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins area veterans for the "Hometown Heroes" celebration held in Lycoming County.
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 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 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]
[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]
January 5, 2016 - Senator Yaw congratulates Senator Joe Scarnati following his swearing-in as President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for 2016.
January 5, 2016 - Senator Yaw congratulates Senator Joe Scarnati following his swearing-in as President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for 2016.
January 11, 2016 - Sen. Yaw sits down with Williamsport Sun Gazette reporter Megan Bloom to discuss President Obama’s executive orders on gun control.
January 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Mifflinburg FFA students, and advisor Charles Kessler, while at the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
January 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined six Secretaries of Pennsylvania Agriculture during the 100th PA Farm Show. Pictured L to R: Lt. Governor Mike Stack; George Greig (2011-15); Sen. Yaw; Samuel Hayes (1997-2003); Dennis Wolff (2003-2009); Kent Shellhamer (1977 to 1979); Russell Redding (2015-Present); Seated: Boyd Wolf (1987-95)
January 15, 2016 - Sen. Yaw stands with Bradford County Historical Society Manager-Curator Matt Carl (L) and Society President Henry G. Farley (R) in front of the P.H. M.C. marker that recognizes the society for its role in the Century Farm Program.
January 15, 2016 - Sen. Yaw joins the Dice Family of Cogan Station, Lycoming County, prior to the 2016 “Century Farm” Award Ceremony at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
January 15, 2016 - Sen. Yaw presents a congratulatory citation to the Boyer / Brininger Family of Mifflinburg, Union County, on their “Bicentennial Award” during the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
January 15, 2016 - Sen. Yaw presents a congratulatory citation to the Jeff & Joan Dice Farm, located in Cogan Station which has been designated a Pennsylvania “Century Farm” by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
January 23, 2016 - Senator Yaw recognizes John Nobles (pictured with his wife, Susan) on his retirement after 40 years with Sayre Borough.
February 3, 2016 - Senator Yaw discusses proposed regulations during the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) meeting in Harrisburg.
February 8, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomes the Lewisburg High School Boys Soccer Team to the State Capitol. The Green Dragons captured the 2015 PIAA Class AA boys' soccer championship title last year at Hersheypark Stadium, completing an undefeated season.
February 10, 2016 - This week, Senator Yaw voted in favor of a Resolution removing Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office due to the suspension of her license to practice law in Pennsylvania, the measure failed to meet the two-thirds majority specified by the Pennsylvania Constitution in order to directly remove an elected official from office.
February 13, 2016 - Sen. Yaw joined Gordon Hiller on the celebration of his 90th birthday. Gordon is a long-time Grange member and advocate for rural Pennsylvania.
February 18, 2016 - Sen. Yaw recognizes Qayyim Ali, Williamsport Area High School high jump (AAA) state champion in 2015. From left is Cross Country Coach Jeremy Steppe, Qayyim Ali, Sen. Yaw and Track and Field Coach Sam Belle.
February 19, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins staff of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank for its 10th annual “Soup and a Bowl” in downtown Williamsport where funds raised help feed the hungry throughout the region.
February 24, 2016 - Senator Yaw questions DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn during the Department’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing in Harrisburg.
March 1, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Steve Murphy Shope, Executive Director of Project Bald Eagle in Lycoming County; Lt. Governor Mike Stack and DDAP Secretary Gary Tennis during the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs press conference recognizing more than 300 municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and hundreds of individual police officers who have reversed more than 600 opioid overdoses in little more than one year.
March 1, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Steve Murphy Shope, Executive Director of Project Bald Eagle in Lycoming County; Lt. Governor Mike Stack and DDAP Secretary Gary Tennis during the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs press conference recognizing more than 300 municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and hundreds of individual police officers who have reversed more than 600 opioid overdoses in little more than one year.
March 1, 2016 - Senator Yaw joined Steve Murphy Shope, Executive Director of Project Bald Eagle in Lycoming County; Lt. Governor Mike Stack and DDAP Secretary Gary Tennis during the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs press conference recognizing more than 300 municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and hundreds of individual police officers who have reversed more than 600 opioid overdoses in little more than one year.
March 1, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomed Steve and Ashton Shope to the State Capitol Building. Steve is the Executive Director of Project Bald Eagle, a coalition of organizations, community leaders, professionals and citizens working together to stem the tide of the heroin epidemic in Lycoming County and across Northeastern and Central PA.
March 2, 2016 - Senator Yaw visits with members of the Sullivan County Lions Club in Eagles Mere during their dinner reception.
March 8, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins FFA students from Athens, Canton, Northeast Bradford and Troy School Districts during the 2016 FFA Legislative Leadership Conference in Camp Hill.
March 8, 2016 - Senator Yaw joins FFA students from the Williamsport School District during the 2016 FFA Legislative Leadership Conference in Camp Hill.
March 10, 2016 - 2016 Senator Yaw joins the Millionaire Strolling Strings following their performance in the State Capitol East Wing Rotunda. The Millionaire Strolling Strings have been in existence since 1987 and have been entertaining audiences in the Williamsport area, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and across the country. The students are admitted by an audition process and memorize all the music that is performed.
March 11, 2016 - Senator Yaw participates in the opening of the 57th Annual West Branch Builders Association Home Show at Lycoming College in Williamsport.
March 13, 2016 - Senator Yaw presented congratulatory citations to Williamsport Area High School Construction Trades Program students, under the direction of Randy Willliamson, for winning the 2016 National Association of Home Builder Student Chapters Residential Construction Management Competition in Las Vegas. RCMC is a competition that gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges. During the convention, students defend their proposals to the judges in front of an audience.
March 15, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomed Robert Hansen, District 4 Director, Penn State Extension; Taylor Doebler III, T.A. Seeds LLC; Eizabeth “Beth” Downey, President/Master, PA State Grange and Marge Thompson of Lycoming County to the State Capitol.
March 16, 2016 - Senator Yaw participated in a ‘Rare Disease Day’ rally in the State Capitol Building.
March 17, 2016 - Senator Yaw addresses the Kiwanis Club of Williamsport during their monthly meeting.
April 5, 2016 - Senator Yaw & Rep. Garth Everett visit with Lycoming College students for Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capitol.
April 11, 2016 - State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) participated in a public discussion in Lewisburg outlining the seriousness and magnitude of the heroin epidemic in Central Pennsylvania.
April 11, 2016 - State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) participated in a public discussion in Lewisburg outlining the seriousness and magnitude of the heroin epidemic in Central Pennsylvania.
April 12, 2016 - President Kent Trachte, Dr. Dan Miller, Pat Marty & students from Lycoming College visit with Senator Yaw for AICUP's Student Aid Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
April 19, 2016 - Senator Yaw speaking on the statewide heroin epidemic during the 2016 PA State Association of Township Supervisors Conference
April 19, 2016 - Senator Yaw speaking on the statewide heroin epidemic during the 2016 PA State Association of Township Supervisors Conference
April 19, 2016 - Senator Yaw speaking on the statewide heroin epidemic during the 2016 PA State Association of Township Supervisors Conference
April 21, 2016 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw, held a public hearing in Lewistown on the statewide heroin & opioid epidemic.
April 22, 2016 - Sen. Yaw and Sen. Lisa Baker joined Pat Solano in Scranton as he received PA Society's Distinguished Citizen of the Commonwealth Award.
April 30, 2016 - Sen. Yaw joined Sen. John Rafferty and Buddy & Nancy Crockett during the NRA banquet in Troy.
April 28, 2016 - Panelists fill the front of the Thompson Professional Development Center's Mountain Laurel Room on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology to discuss the heroin & opioid epidemic in Lycoming County.
April 28, 2016 - Sen. Yaw and Gov. Wolf converse after the formal panel discussion on heroin and opioid abuse.
May 3, 2016 - Fourth grade students from Myers Elementary School in Muncy visited the State Capitol Building during their trip to Harrisburg.
May 5, 2016: - 4th graders from Carl G . Renn Elementary School in Lairdsville, Lycoming County, visit the State Capitol.
May 10, 2016 - (Bottom Left to Right): Daphne Bowers, School Superintendent; Josh Glover; Senator Gene Yaw; Austin LaChappelle; Ryan Monoski, Teacher & Advisor; (Top Left to Right): Dylan Rupert; Nephi Barnhart; Colby Barto and Joseph Stoudt, High School Principal.
The Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) held its 25th Annual PAECT Student Technology Showcase at the State Capitol Building. (Pictured are students and teachers from Montgomery Elementary School in Lycoming County) The showcase, located in the East Rotunda, is held annually to present legislators and the public with the opportunity to learn how teachers are integrating technology into K-12 classrooms across the Commonwealth. Students and teachers from Kindergarten to grade twelve from all parts of the Commonwealth converged on the Capitol for this exciting event. The participating students demonstrated engaging projects that utilized mobile devices, video, graphic design and robotics, animation and more.
The Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) held its 25th Annual PAECT Student Technology Showcase at the State Capitol Building. (Pictured are students and teachers from Montgomery Elementary School in Lycoming County) The showcase, located in the East Rotunda, is held annually to present legislators and the public with the opportunity to learn how teachers are integrating technology into K-12 classrooms across the Commonwealth. Students and teachers from Kindergarten to grade twelve from all parts of the Commonwealth converged on the Capitol for this exciting event. The participating students demonstrated engaging projects that utilized mobile devices, video, graphic design and robotics, animation and more.
May 17, 2016 - Senator Yaw meets Pennsylvania’s 2015 Coal Queen, Katlyn Allison
May 20, 2016 - Senator Yaw participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT) Project.
May 19, 2016 - Senator Yaw welcomes students to his 2016 Student Government Seminar on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
May 19, 2016 - Alexandra R. Klementovich is awarded this year's Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarship by state Sen. Gene Yaw (left) and Robb Dietrich, executive director of the Penn College Foundation. Klementovich, a senior at Montoursville Area High School, will be a pre-nursing major at the college starting this fall.
May 20, 2016 - Rep. Garth Everett, Sen. Yaw and Jersey Shore Chamber Chairman Craig Harris recognize FBLA Jersey Shore Chamber Scholarship recipient Hanna Norman.
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.
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.
June 5, 2016 - Senator Yaw meets American professional stock car racing driver Danica Patrick during the Sprint Cup Pocono Race.
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