March 21, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Conservation & Natural Resources, Part 1
Senator Gene Yaw questions Acting DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn. [Read More]
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March 16, 2023
Yaw Announces Additional $425K in LSA Grants for Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that he has secured an additional $425,000 for projects in Lycoming and Sullivan counties through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) statewide grant program. The projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) during its March 16 meeting. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Area Legislators Announce Over $2.5 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
Members of the region’s legislative delegation announced over $2.5 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties. State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) made the announcement following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]
March 16, 2023
Yaw, Pickett Announce Over $1.6 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) announced over $1.6 million in state grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Bradford County. The announcement was made following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting Thursday in Harrisburg. [Read More]
March 15, 2023
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes Senate
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 has been passed by the state Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 13, 2023
Sen. Yaw: Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
The Pennsylvania state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 8 last week, a comprehensive breast cancer screening and genetic testing bill, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who co-sponsored the legislation. [Read More]
March 7, 2023
Sen. Yaw: Shapiro Budget Fails to Champion PA’s Energy Potential
Unleashing Pennsylvania’s energy potential, while creating significant job growth, is something that was lacking today as Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the state legislature, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 3, 2023
Public Hearing on New Developments in the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Crisis in Rural Pennsylvania
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania-Senator Yaw, Chairman | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 9 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
March 1, 2023
Senate Republican Caucus Announces Priorities and Principles for 2023-24 Session
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined his colleagues today in announcing Senate Republican principles and priorities for the 2023-24 legislative session. [Read More]
March 1, 2023
Yaw discusses 2023 priorities, proposed legislation
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) has prepared for a busy and productive legislative session in 2023 with a variety of priorities and proposed bills. [Read More]