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Sen. Yaw, Redding highlight important agriculture issues at annual breakfast
October 17, 2023

Sen. Yaw, Redding highlight important agriculture issues at annual breakfast

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” recently with nearly 100 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Lycoming and Union counties — including farmers, agribusiness professionals, 4-H members, FFA students from Mifflinburg, Montoursville and Selinsgrove, dairy royalty, teachers and elected officials, as well as featured speaker Russell Redding, secretary of the state Department of Agriculture.  [Read More]

Yaw Applauds Funding Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire Companies
October 17, 2023

Yaw Applauds Funding Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire Companies

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $61,025 in funding awarded to eight local volunteer fire companies across the 23rd District to help rural communities increase protection from wildfires, while encouraging fire safety.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Hosts Lewisburg Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture Featuring Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary
October 16, 2023

Sen. Yaw Hosts Lewisburg Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture Featuring Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 100 participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Lycoming and Union Counties.   [Read More]

Breakfast Meeting Hosted by Area Legislators to Feature Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary
October 16, 2023

Breakfast Meeting Hosted by Area Legislators to Feature Keynote Discussion by Agriculture Secretary

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will be the featured speaker at this week’s “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” hosted by State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68).  [Read More]

Yaw Breakfast Meetings to Feature Keynote Discussions by DEP, Agriculture Secretaries
October 10, 2023

Yaw Breakfast Meetings to Feature Keynote Discussions by DEP, Agriculture Secretaries

Two Pennsylvania cabinet secretaries will be the featured speakers at this week’s “Breakfast Meetings on Agriculture” hosted by State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw: Center for Rural Pennsylvania Releases Pennsylvania Population Projections to 2050
October 5, 2023

Yaw: Center for Rural Pennsylvania Releases Pennsylvania Population Projections to 2050

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors and staff, along with staff of the Pennsylvania State Data Center, hosted a press conference at the State Capitol in Harrisburg to present Pennsylvania population projections featuring age and gender cohorts for each county through the year of 2050. The population projections will help inform medium- and long-term planning at the county, regional, and state levels.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Addresses PA Chemical Industry Council
October 5, 2023

Sen. Yaw Addresses PA Chemical Industry Council

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently addressed the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) during their quarterly Board of Directors meeting in Harrisburg. Yaw, chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, provided the Board with a legislative update and discussed his fall 2023 committee priorities.  [Read More]

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October 3, 2023

Sen. Yaw Defends Small Businesses Against Greedy Casino Moguls

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) blasted operators from the Pennsylvania casino industry for their remarks made yesterday during a Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee public hearing on gaming in the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: EPA Further Threatens Grid Reliability
September 28, 2023

Op-Ed: EPA Further Threatens Grid Reliability

If the Biden Administration has its way, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon implement a dangerous rule that will further threaten Pennsylvania’s severely strained electric grid.  [Read More]

Yaw, staff volunteer with Central PA Food Bank
September 22, 2023

Yaw, staff volunteer with Central PA Food Bank

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in Williamsport to recognize ‘Hunger Action Month’ by volunteering for the Food Bank’s Pack-A-Thon.  [Read More]

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