July 8, 2021
Sen. Yaw Statement: Sale & Use of Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks have been sold in Pennsylvania for about 20 years. [Read More]
News Releases
July 1, 2021
Sen. Yaw: More than $1.4 Million Granted to Fire, EMS Companies in 23rd Senatorial District
Fire and emergency medical service companies across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties will be receiving grant allocations through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 30, 2021
Sen. Yaw: Application Opens for 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside of the Surface Block Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Tuesday that the application site for the 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program is now open, and applications will be accepted through October 15. [Read More]
June 28, 2021
Senate Passes Comprehensive Voter Rights Bill to Transform Election System, Restore Faith
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a comprehensive voter rights bill designed to transform our election system and restore public confidence in the outcome of elections, said Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]
June 28, 2021
Senator Yaw Supports 2021-2022 Bipartisan Budget Plan
The state Senate approved a $40.8 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 on Friday that supports Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a financial safety net for the future, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who voted for measure. [Read More]
June 24, 2021
Senate Passes Plan for Voter Verification Constitutional Amendment
The Senate this week approved a plan to allow voters to decide if the Pennsylvania Constitution should be amended to require identification each time a voter casts a ballot, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]
June 17, 2021
Sen. Yaw Welcomes Rev. Glen Bayly to Capitol for Senate Invocation
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) welcomed the Rev. Glen Bayly and his wife Darlene of Union County to the state Capitol on Tuesday. [Read More]
June 17, 2021
Senate Votes to Permit “Mixed Drinks to Go” Permanently, Enact Other Steps to Help Hospitality Sector Employers
The state Senate voted this week to permanently allow “mixed drinks to go” from restaurants and hotels, extend sales for outdoor dining and expand the number of locations where ready-to-drink mixed drinks can be sold, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
June 15, 2021
Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Bill Requiring Legislative Approval for Joining RGGI
The state Senate yesterday (June 14) approved, by a solid 35-15 bipartisan, veto-proof vote, a bill that would require Legislative approval of the Governor’s proposal to have Pennsylvania join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Yaw AUDIO [Read More]
June 14, 2021
Sen. Yaw: Region Receives More Than $27.8 Million in Marcellus Shale Impact Fees
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee will deliver more than $27.8 million to county and local governments this year, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]