Legislation ensuring responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $2,400,000 has been awarded to the Northern Tioga School District for athletic facility upgrades through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). [Read More]
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) announced $4 million has been awarded to three Lycoming County projects through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). [Read More]
Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $5.8 million in state funding has been awarded to New Albany Borough through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for construction of a new wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, highlighted several major energy policy initiatives included in the passage of the 2026-27 state budget, saying the measures will strengthen Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader while supporting long-term economic growth and electric grid reliability. [Read More]
Following another weekend of flooding that damaged Potter Brook Road and surrounding areas in Westfield Township, Tioga County, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reinforcing his call for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to advance his legislation giving local governments the authority they need to proactively maintain streams and reduce future damage. [Read More]
The Senate today unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 326, which urges Congress to recommend Maj. Richard D. Winters for the Congressional Medal of Honor, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]
The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all healthcare settings. [Read More]
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
