Senator Yaw Thanks Williamsport PD for Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
August 16, 2022

Senator Yaw Thanks Williamsport PD for Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) formally recognized a law enforcement agency in his Senate District who donated protective equipment to humanitarian aid workers in Ukraine.  [Read More]

Yaw: DEP’s Onerous Manganese Regulation Plays Favorites
August 12, 2022

Yaw: DEP’s Onerous Manganese Regulation Plays Favorites

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said a proposed regulation that limits manganese levels found in streams plays favorites among environmental groups and the mining industry, leaving Pennsylvania at a competitive disadvantage.  [Read More]

Yaw Recognized for Pro-Agriculture Policies
August 8, 2022

Yaw Recognized for Pro-Agriculture Policies

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) landed a spot on the 2022 Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 for his legislative accomplishments focused on farmers and land conservation.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Joins the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc for Awards Ceremony in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County
August 5, 2022

Senator Yaw Joins the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc for Awards Ceremony in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. to recognize nine winners of the 2022 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The winners were honored at the 2022 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, July 28th.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Joins Local College, Community Leaders to Celebrate Old City Development Project
July 29, 2022

Senator Yaw Joins Local College, Community Leaders to Celebrate Old City Development Project

Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) joined with Williamsport City, Lycoming College and community leaders to celebrate the Old City Williamsport development project along Basin Street between Third and Fourth Streets on Tuesday.  [Read More]

Yaw: Senate Republicans Join Fight to Protect Pennsylvania’s Energy Competition, Reliability
July 14, 2022

Yaw: Senate Republicans Join Fight to Protect Pennsylvania’s Energy Competition, Reliability

The Senate Republican Caucus filed a brief in federal court recently to protect Pennsylvania’s energy competition and reliability from regulatory overreach, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said.  [Read More]

Yaw: Lycoming County Municipalities Receive $1M for Traffic Signal Upgrades
July 13, 2022

Yaw: Lycoming County Municipalities Receive $1M for Traffic Signal Upgrades

Two communities in Lycoming County received state grants totaling more than $1 million for traffic signal upgrades, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said today.  [Read More]

Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay
July 12, 2022

Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay

The recently approved Pennsylvania budget is a historic win for the state’s waterways and environment.  Pennsylvania lawmakers approved spending $220 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a new Clean Streams Fund, much of which will provide financial support to Pennsylvania farmers.  The Fund will also help Pennsylvania gain momentum in meeting its goals for reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.   [Read More]

Yaw: Governor’s ‘Baffling’ Veto Marks a Sad Day for Pennsylvania
July 12, 2022

Yaw: Governor’s ‘Baffling’ Veto Marks a Sad Day for Pennsylvania

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement today after the governor vetoed legislation that would guarantee energy choice for all 13 million Pennsylvanians:   [Read More]

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law
July 12, 2022

Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards has been signed into law. “Developed areas, and the turf associated with them, are a growing source of nutrient pollution to our waters,” Yaw said. “These standards, which are consistent with standards enacted in neighboring states, […]  [Read More]

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