Sen. Yaw:  Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12
June 5, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Union County Moves to Green Phase Beginning June 12

Union County will join 11 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on Friday, June 12, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule
June 4, 2020

Senator Yaw Applauds Trump Administration Section 401 Rule

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s final regulations regarding Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum
June 2, 2020

Senator Yaw to Join UPMC and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for “Back to Business” Virtual Forum

As part of an ongoing "Back to Business" series designed for business owners and leaders in Lycoming County, UPMC is teaming up with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and area legislators for a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 2 at 2PM.  [Read More]

Op-Ed:  Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners
June 1, 2020

Op-Ed: Our Economic Recovery Hinges on Reliable Partners

As Pennsylvania begins to hit health targets and shift into the next phase of our coronavirus response, much of our focus will be on economic recovery. While some of our “essential” industries and personnel have been at work for the duration, many more will need to be supported as we navigate successful reopening.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: Lycoming County Moving to “Green Phase” of Reopening Plan Beginning June 5

Lycoming County will join 15 other Pennsylvania counties in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on June 5, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw:  2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens June 1
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program Opens June 1

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner has opened the application period for the 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant.  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw: State Plan Allocates $1.4 Million for Local Fire, Emergency Responders
May 29, 2020

Sen. Yaw: State Plan Allocates $1.4 Million for Local Fire, Emergency Responders

A bill approved by the state Legislature this week would appropriate over $1.4 million in COVID relief for fire and emergency services across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Sent to Governor’s Desk
May 29, 2020

Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Sent to Governor’s Desk

Legislation amending Act 537, the PA Sewage Facilities Act, to allow for the expanded use of alternate on-lot sewage systems for planning purposes throughout the Commonwealth passed the full House of Representatives Thursday, 136-66, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Yaw, Everett and Wheeland Call Five-Month Budget Stabilizing
May 28, 2020

Yaw, Everett and Wheeland Call Five-Month Budget Stabilizing

The General Assembly this week passed a five-month $25.8 billion budget to allow for a more detailed financial picture to emerge following the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.  [Read More]

Local Legislators, Commissioners Applaud Comcast Investment in Sullivan County
May 26, 2020

Local Legislators, Commissioners Applaud Comcast Investment in Sullivan County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today that Comcast will begin a network expansion project this year to extend broadband service to nearly 1,200 addresses in central Sullivan County, PA, which includes the boroughs of Eagles Mere and Laporte and the townships of Shrewsbury and Laporte.  [Read More]

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