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E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – December 16, 2024
Celebrating Recent Investment in Susquehanna River Walk Extension Project Photo Credit: Pennsylvania College of Technology On Wednesday, I joined Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, Rep. Jamie Flick, Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter, Dr. Michael J. Reed, Penn College President, the Lycoming County Commissioners and officials from the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – December 4, 2024
2024 Sayre Borough Christmas Parade I had a great time kicking off the Christmas season in Sayre at the 26th Annual Christmas Parade! A special thank you and congratulations to Dave Jarrett, who serves as Borough Manager and has organized the parade since its inception. Great job, Dave! Upcoming Williamsport German Christmas Market Downtown Lewisburg […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 27, 2024
Additional Federal Aid Available for Communities Recovering from Tropical Storm Debby Recently, 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 […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 20, 2024
Thank You Thank you to the voters of the 23rd District for placing your continued trust in me to be your voice in Harrisburg. Being your senator is an incredible honor. We have more work to do and I’m ready to get to it. Tourism Funding Awarded to Williamsport’s Historic Bowman Field Along with State […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – November 4, 2024
Nearly $11 Million in Funding Secured for the 23rd District Along with my colleagues from the House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce $10,750,000 has been awarded to projects throughout the 23rd District through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Among the awards was $5,000,000 for the Lycoming Career and Technology Center to […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 28, 2024
Part 2 of ‘Talking Sense’ with Pittsburgh Works Together Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Works Together Recently, I sat down with Darice Nagy of Pittsburgh Works Together, a cooperative venture of business and labor consisting of union leaders, economic development professionals and executives from the manufacturing, energy and utility sectors. We had a great discussion on the essential […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 22, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Yaw, Area Legislators Announce Funding for Local Projects Along with my colleagues from the House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved over $11 million in funding for community, economic development and school improvement projects throughout the 23rd Senatorial District. Funding was considered and approved at […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 16, 2024
Yaw Announces Investment to Enhance Broadband Access in Tioga County I am pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) recently approved nearly $2 million in grant funding for the Church of the New Covenant in Mansfield, Tioga County to help bolster internet access within the community. This funding will help bridge the digital […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 9, 2024
Senate Approves Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Last week, the Senate approved legislation I sponsored with Sen. Judy Ward that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency. The proposal would allow a licensed milk hauler to transport milk on highways even during weather-related commercial travel bans. […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – October 1, 2024
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’s As 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 […] [Read More]