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January 6, 2022

Op-Ed: What Critics Get Wrong About Energy Choice

Last month, seven environmental groups wrote a misguided letter to Philadelphia officials bashing legislation that I sponsored as counterintuitive to the city’s decarbonization goals.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Tours Spartronics Contract Manufacturing in Williamsport
January 5, 2022

Senator Yaw Tours Spartronics Contract Manufacturing in Williamsport

A local manufacturing facility that serves key vertical markets, including the U.S. military, was in the spotlight Wednesday as state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) paid a visit to see the work up close.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: Local Projects to Benefit from $1.5 Million in Conservation & Recreation Funding
December 30, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Local Projects to Benefit from $1.5 Million in Conservation & Recreation Funding

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the funding announcement by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) dedicating thousands toward waterways protection, stormwater management, as well as park and recreational improvements throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union and surrounding counties.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Opportunities Available
December 17, 2021

Sen. Yaw: Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Opportunities Available

The 2021-22 Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is now accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Supports Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation
December 16, 2021

Senator Yaw Supports Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of House Bill 2071 to improve access to high-speed internet in underserved communities by creating the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA).  [Read More]

Yaw Announces Railroad Investments Totaling $3.1 Million in the 23rd District
December 15, 2021

Yaw Announces Railroad Investments Totaling $3.1 Million in the 23rd District

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today a $3.1 million investment in the 23rd district to revitalize three freight lines through the state’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs.  [Read More]

Op-Ed: RGGI Fails Pennsylvania on its Most Basic Promise, Yaw Says
December 15, 2021

Op-Ed: RGGI Fails Pennsylvania on its Most Basic Promise, Yaw Says

I’ve sounded the alarm over the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in many public settings over the past several months. This undertaking, an executive fiat ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf, will impact the life and wallet of virtually every Pennsylvanian and deliver almost nothing in terms of improved air quality.  [Read More]

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December 14, 2021

Yaw: State Champion Lewisburg Green Dragons Boys Cross Country Team Recognized by Pennsylvania Senate

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today welcomed the Lewisburg High School Green Dragons Boys Cross Country Team to the state Capitol building in Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Yaw:  PA Senate Prohibits Vaccine Mandates for School Children
December 14, 2021

Yaw: PA Senate Prohibits Vaccine Mandates for School Children

As Pennsylvania has struggled to keep children in their classrooms because of questionable COVID-19 policies, the state Senate today acted to prevent students from being barred from school if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the effort.  [Read More]

Yaw:  PA Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships, Boost Employment
December 14, 2021

Yaw: PA Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships, Boost Employment

The state Senate passed legislation this week focused on increasing public-private partnerships and boosting employment opportunities, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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