Yaw, Pickett Announce Over $1.6 Million in LSA Grants for County Projects
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]

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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]

Sen. Yaw:  Historic Breast Cancer Screening Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

Yaw discusses 2023 priorities, proposed legislation
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]

Yaw weighs in on split state legislature
February 28, 2023

Yaw weighs in on split state legislature

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) discussed his viewpoint on the current partisan split within the commonwealth’s legislature.  [Read More]

Public Hearing: New Developments in the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Crisis in Rural Pennsylvania
February 27, 2023

Public Hearing: New Developments in the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Crisis in Rural Pennsylvania

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on new developments in the opioid/substance use disorder crisis in Pennsylvania. The hearing will highlight new developments in the supply of narcotics, data resources that are available to track opioids/overdoses, funding for prevention and treatment services, and treatment workforce and staffing issues.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 144, SB 211, SB 254 and SR 9
February 24, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 144, SB 211, SB 254 and SR 9

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Monday, February 27, 2023 | Off the Floor | Senate Rules Room  [Read More]

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