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Dear Friends, Hello! Thank you for subscribing to my E-newsletter. I am honored to serve the 23rd Senate District and look forward to working with you toward building a better future for Pennsylvania! This E-newsletter serves to keep you updated on what is happening throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties and what I am doing as your state senator in Harrisburg. I hope that you will find this E-newsletter helpful, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Gene Yaw
Senate Convenes This Week
Session Calendar and Schedule HERE. Watch Session and Committees LIVE. Yaw Measure Aims to Curb Orphan and Abandoned Wells Through Sale of AEC’sAs chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, I recently introduced legislation to curb abandoned and orphaned wells through the sale of alternative energy credits (AECs). Senate Bill 1330 directs the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell any alternative energy credits the commonwealth earns annually as part of its 15-year solar power procurement deal struck with Constellation to generate money to cap more orphan and abandoned oil and gas wells. Based on the most recent solar credit compliance costs for Pennsylvania, the state could collect an estimated $227 million during the life of the contract for this purpose. Read more HERE. On the Road…
I was joined by fellow local state lawmakers, along with representatives from the Bridge Educational Foundation, M&T Bank and Waste Management, on Thursday to celebrate the announcement of $33,500 in scholarships awarded to local students. Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, scholarships were awarded to students attending St. John Neumann Regional Academy, St. Agnes Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School, Epiphany Elementary School, New Covenant Academy and Grace Christian Academy. These public-private partnerships strengthen our educational programs, while expanding academic opportunities for children throughout the state.
On Friday, Country View Family Farms in Union County celebrated their $47.3 White Deer Feed Mill expansion project with an official ribbon cutting. The expansion project will create at least 51 new, good-paying jobs and retain 231 existing Pennsylvania jobs statewide. Country View Family Farms built the new feed mill on a 100-plus acre rail-served site at 2142 Old Route 15 in New Columbia to support its hog production business. Country View Family Farms has been at the forefront of agribusiness innovation and this new mill will improve efficiency and cost and will have a positive impact on the regional economy. Congratulations!
Following the ribbon cutting, I was joined by Penn College President Michael Reed for a tour of Pik Rite in Union County. Pik Rite designs and develops agricultural equipment, such as harvesters, spreaders, dump bodies, vacuum tanks and debris collectors. They are a great contributor to workforce development in our region. Penn College Excellence Continues
2025 ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings The Pennsylvania College of Technology, where I serve as chairman of the Board of Directors, is the No. 1 school for innovation – and for veteran students – as well as the No. 3 top public school in the Regional Colleges (North) classification in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. Penn College is also the No. 5-ranked school among Regional Colleges (North) when all public and private colleges and universities are considered. Read more HERE. SkillsUSA Nationals Two Penn College students brought home medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, while all the college’s competitors finished in the top 10 in their categories. SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference involved 6,450 collegiate and high school competitors in 115 career competitions. Earning gold was Richard T. Markle, of Spring Mills, who took part in the technical drafting contest. Capturing a bronze in aviation maintenance technology was Steven M. Gautsch, of East Berlin. Also competing were collision repair technology student Falcon J. Wilmot, of Laurel, Maryland, who took fourth in collision repair, and the seventh-place welding fabrication team of Clayton J. Fegley, of McClure, Sam M. Laudenslager, of Middleburg, and Tyler C. Martin, of Selinsgrove. Read more HERE. Diesel drag truck victorious against ‘fastest trucks in the East’ Racing against the “fastest trucks in the East,” Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 1959 B-61 Model Mack drag truck claimed first place in the Diesel Big Rig Bracket 1 division and finished second in the “King of the Hill” grand finale at the Keystone Truckin’ Nationals, held Sept. 21 at Maple Grove Raceway in Berks County. Read more HERE. Local Disaster Recovery Centers Now OpenResidents of Lycoming, Sullivan and Union counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby on August 9-10 may now access Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The DRC’s have opened at the following locations: Lycoming County: *The DRC will not open on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 5. Tioga County: Valley Christian Church Union County: Disaster survivors who have not yet applied for FEMA assistance can apply at a Disaster Recovery Center, apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov use the FEMA App on your phone, or call 800-621-3362. I’ve Applied for FEMA Assistance. Now What?If you are a disaster survivor impacted by Tropical Storm Debby on August 9-10 and you reside in Lycoming, Potter, Union or Tioga counties, you have until November 12, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance. If you have already applied for disaster assistance, here are some things you can expect as next steps.
Lycoming County Girl Scout Earns Prestigious Gold Award for Homeless Shelter Upgrades
Brylea Starr, from Lycoming County, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and is now part of the 2025 Gold Award class. Starr’s project focused on addressing the available amenities at a local homeless shelter, dedicated to serving women and children. She updated two rooms at the YWCA Northcentral PA’s Liberty House, creating a safe and welcoming playroom for children and a peaceful relaxation room for women. The Gold Award is the greatest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Congratulations, Brylea! October Consumer Financial Protection Events AnnouncedEducation and outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will be hosting and participating in numerous presentations for groups of senior citizens, service providers and the public throughout the month of October to promote financial capability and provide investor education. Local events include: Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them:
Pumpkin PaloozaPennsylvania is hosting a pumpkin decorating contests called “PA Pumpkin Palooza: Where Gourds Go Glam.” Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, recently noted the ubiquity of pumpkin patches in the state and urged residents to show their support for local farmers. A panel of expert judges will pick winners in two categories: painted and carved. There will be three age groups: Children 11 and under, Youth (12-17) and Adults (18+). To enter, send a photo of your pumpkin alongside your name, age, phone number, hometown, county and where you purchased your pumpkin to agcontests@pa.gov. Child Care Tax Credit Supports Families, Communities
Senate Republicans understand that supporting families helps create strong communities. We led the way in establishing the Child Care Tax Credit and also increased it to provide relief to as many moms and dads as possible. Because of the tax credit, more businesses can contribute toward their employees’ child care benefits, providing financial relief to parents, beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Employer contributions may not count as the employee’s income. The tax credit allows employers to claim a tax credit equal to 30% of what they contribute toward an employee’s child care benefits, up to $500. If an employer chooses to make contributions to its employees, the employer must make equal contributions to all employees who have eligible child care costs. Exciting Careers Await in PA Agriculture
There are more than 500,000 jobs in PA agriculture – covering the fields of business, technology, science and more – and 75,000 more need to be filled in the next decade to keep our farms operating and our nation fed. As the industry diversifies and innovates with new technology and its aging workforce retires, new opportunities are continually available. Find available careers in agriculture.
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