April 1, 2025
Public hearing on advancing rural mental health awareness and support
Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Author: kgordon
March 29, 2025
Gov. Shapiro and Republicans appear headed for energy showdown
On a chilly day when Gov. Josh Shapiro stood before a cow-filled barn to promote the concept of farmer groups buying and running manure-to-energy devices — just one sliver of Mr. Shapiro’s multi-faceted energy plan — Sen. Gene Yaw sounded the energy alarm. [Read More]
March 20, 2025
Yaw, Owlett, Pickett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110), hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 200 participants representing the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. [Read More]
March 20, 2025
Yaw Reintroduces Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Options
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has reintroduced legislation ensuring Pennsylvania residents have options when it comes to fuel availability. [Read More]
March 15, 2025
Students from Lycoming, neighboring counties learn about government
Students from across the region converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology Thursday morning as state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, held his annual Student Government Seminar. [Read More]
March 15, 2025
Senator ‘excited’ about projects
That was how state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, discussed what he agreed was economic development momentum in the City of Williamsport and Greater Williamsport. [Read More]
March 12, 2025
Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
March 5, 2025
Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams. [Read More]
March 3, 2025
Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to reintroduce a package of bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways. [Read More]
February 25, 2025
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP (Part 2)
Senator Gene Yaw questions Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Senator Yaw is the chair of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee. [Read More]