One voice can lead to change; legislators encourage farmers to share ideas
October 24, 2023

One voice can lead to change; legislators encourage farmers to share ideas

Legislators encouraged the 300 people attending last Thursday’s Ag Breakfast to share their ideas and passions with them, so they in turn can craft legislation.  [Read More]

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, 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]

Jennie York honored as Friend of Fair
August 17, 2023

Jennie York honored as Friend of Fair

The secretary of the Tioga County Fair was honored as the Friend of the Fair for 2023, but only after a little fibbing and subterfuge.  [Read More]

State Senators Culver, Yaw, Announce $665,000 CSIU Grant Funding
August 9, 2023

State Senators Culver, Yaw, Announce $665,000 CSIU Grant Funding

MONTANDON – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) announced today that CSIU has again received funding through the federal Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Program (ELECT).  [Read More]

Sen. Gene Yaw: In Homer City, another step in killing the grid
June 15, 2023

Sen. Gene Yaw: In Homer City, another step in killing the grid

April 3 was a significant day for Pennsylvanians who use electricity.  [Read More]

Pa. Senate approves new state agency name in hopes of a ‘culture change’
June 7, 2023

Pa. Senate approves new state agency name in hopes of a ‘culture change’

If state Senate Republicans have their way, the state agency responsible for protecting Pennsylvania’s land, air and water may be getting a name change, to the Department of Environmental Services.  [Read More]

Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania
June 2, 2023

Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania

Skill games are a huge topic of discussion in Harrisburg these days.  [Read More]

Republican again proposes taxing skill games, calling them part ‘of the small business economy’
April 14, 2023

Republican again proposes taxing skill games, calling them part ‘of the small business economy’

They’ve made their way into bars, restaurants, clubs, and convenience stores. But skill games have generated controversy for years.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw wants skill games tax regulation
April 12, 2023

Sen. Yaw wants skill games tax regulation

State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, is pursuing legislation to establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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