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Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
January 19, 2023

Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants

HARRISBURG – Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail, and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  “I strongly encourage eligible applicants in the five-county region […]  [Read More]

Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues
January 17, 2023

Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues

Following the inauguration today in Harrisburg of new Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who serves as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement:  [Read More]

Yaw Announces more than $1.7 Million in Funding for Parks and Recreation Projects
January 13, 2023

Yaw Announces more than $1.7 Million in Funding for Parks and Recreation Projects

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced more than $1.7 million in state funding for four park and recreation projects in Lycoming and Union counties.  [Read More]

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January 13, 2023

Senator Yaw Sits Down with PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) sat down Thursday with Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding during the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett, Announce $5 Million in Funding for Mansfield Projects
January 12, 2023

Yaw, Owlett, Announce $5 Million in Funding for Mansfield Projects

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced more than $5 million in state funding has been awarded to Mansfield Borough to install new water and sewer lines, providing clean drinking water for residents and ensuring wastewater can be discharged from local homes and businesses.  [Read More]

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
January 11, 2023

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) last week was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session.  Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013, and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39).  [Read More]

Yaw to Reintroduce DEP Permitting Reform Measure
January 9, 2023

Yaw to Reintroduce DEP Permitting Reform Measure

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today he plans to reintroduce legislation to help Pennsylvanians by reforming and accelerating certain permit approval processes within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  [Read More]

Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Tomorrow, Jan. 10
January 9, 2023

Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Tomorrow, Jan. 10

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues.  [Read More]

Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Jan. 10
January 5, 2023

Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Jan. 10

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Presides Over State Senate as New Session Begins
January 4, 2023

Sen. Yaw Presides Over State Senate as New Session Begins

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) on Tuesday presided over the beginning of a new, two-year session, which included the formal election of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) as Senate president pro tempore.  [Read More]

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