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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
Additional Federal Aid Available for Communities Recovering from Tropical Storm DebbyRecently, the federal government approved a request for public assistance following devastating flooding in Pennsylvania from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby in August. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program will cover eligible costs incurred by the state, county and municipal governments, and certain critical non-profits in 12 counties, including Wyoming County. The program provides grants for eligible expenses such as fixing or replacing damaged infrastructure, equipment rentals and materials, and overtime costs. As of Oct. 10, the Commonwealth exceeded $26 million in validated damages throughout the 12 counties, with additional damages being considered by FEMA. More counties may be added later if sufficient damages are validated. More information HERE. Regular Firearms Deer Season Begins Nov. 30
Regular firearms season runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 in most areas of the state. Certain wildlife management units (WMUs) offer additional hunting opportunities. WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D have an extended season from Dec. 26 to Jan. 25, 2025. WMUs 4A, 4D and 5A have an extended season from Jan. 2-20, 2025. Pennsylvania hunters have shared their deer harvest since 1991, helping Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) distribute 2.5 million pounds of venison. Hunters can drop off a whole field-dressed deer at a participating processor. There is no fee to donate a deer. In an average hunting season, HSH hopes to provide the state’s food banks with 100,000 pounds of processed venison. The food banks then re-distribute the meat to more than 5,000 local provider charities such as food pantries, missions, homeless shelters, Salvation Army facilities and churches. Hunters’ donations help combat food insecurity, which more than 1.6 million Pennsylvanians currently experience. Mansfield Municipal Police Academy Holds Graduation
Congratulations to the Mansfield Municipal Police Academy Class #42 of 2024! The class started on May 20, 2024, and completed their 6 months of training on November 15, 2024. Thank you for your willingness to serve our community. Funding to Bridge Digital Divide Through Device Access
Several entities throughout the 23rd District will receive laptop computers through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Digital Connectivity Technology Program (DCTP). This initiative is designed to provide technology devices to communities where affordability has been a barrier to broadband adoption and use. This funding will help bridge the digital divide and ensure students, libraries and nonprofit organizations in our communities have the devices they need to be successful. I’m pleased to see this significant investment in technology for our region. Read more about each of the awardees HERE. PA’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program Now Open
The application window for $1.16 billion allocated to Pennsylvania for the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is now open! This funding will support projects to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved communities across the commonwealth. Internet service providers, nonprofits, and local governments are encouraged to apply for funding through Jan. 21, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to bridge the digital divide and ensure access to reliable internet for education, healthcare, businesses, and everyday life. Find detailed application instructions and resources on the BEAD Program webpage. For additional support, visit the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority website. Together, we can close the digital divide and bring opportunity to every corner of our region. Sayre Borough Christmas Parade
Holiday Breakfast with Santa
Upcoming City of Williamsport Holiday Parade
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nearly 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving in honor of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga. The battle was an important one for our new country. After the Continental Army had been in retreat, the British discovered that despite what they originally thought, the American army would not be easily defeated. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November. Gathering with loved ones gives us the opportunity to celebrate our own perseverance and successes. This Thanksgiving, may you be blessed with full tables and full hearts. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, my office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Shopping Small Boosts Our Local Economy
To spotlight the role that small businesses play, Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday, Nov. 30. The holiday season is a wonderful time to shop small. More than 1.1 million small businesses in Pennsylvania benefit their local economies and employ 2.5 million people. The state offers helpful information for people who are considering starting or expanding their business. Learn more about writing a business plan, registering your business and choosing a business structure.
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