Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts
February 14, 2023

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts

The possibility of rolling blackouts — which allegedly neared fruition across Pennsylvania at Christmastime — could be connected to using less reliable and “green” forms of energy such as solar and wind power, according to a state lawmaker.  [Read More]

Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce
February 10, 2023

Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce

While in Tioga County this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) visited Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to explore education, workforce and academic programs.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
February 10, 2023

Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2023 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday.  [Read More]

Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process
February 9, 2023

Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process

By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot.  Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike.  Senate Bill 1, […]  [Read More]

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw
February 8, 2023

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw

State Sen. Gene Yaw supports pending voter identification legislation to ensure more fairness and accuracy at the polls.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant
February 2, 2023

Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant

Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue.  [Read More]

Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett
January 30, 2023

Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett

We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing.  [Read More]

PA 529 Savings and Investment Accounts
January 24, 2023

PA 529 Savings and Investment Accounts

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko will announce the findings of the Differences in Rural and Urban PA 529 Education Savings Accounts, 2018-2022 Report, which focuses on differences between rural and urban PA 529 account owners. |Watch Live Capitol Media Center  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Reintroduced in New Legislative Session
January 23, 2023

Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Reintroduced in New Legislative Session

A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was reintroduced in the Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: Grid Reliability Key Focus During Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing
January 20, 2023

Sen. Yaw: Grid Reliability Key Focus During Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today participated in a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh to discuss energy access and affordability.  [Read More]

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