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E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – July 20, 2026
New State Budget Protects Taxpayers and Funds Key Priorities After trimming excessive spending sought by the governor, the Senate approved a state budget that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, supports affordability and job growth and does not require any withdrawals from the Rainy-Day Fund. Read more about the 2026-27 state […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – July 13, 2026
More Flooding in Tioga County Highlights Urgent Need for Stream Maintenance Legislation Another round of flooding in Tioga County, including damage to Potter Brook Road in Westfield Township, is an urgent reminder that local communities need better tools to prevent and reduce flood damage. My stream maintenance bills, Senate Bills 403 and 404, have passed […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – June 29, 2026
Senate Votes to Cut Taxes and Put PA Families First The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers. Making up the largest tax cut […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – June 15, 2026
Natural Gas Impact Fee Generates Over Half a Billion Dollars for 23rd District Since 2011 The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions across the 23rd Senatorial District. Since 2011, the Impact Fee has generated more than $3.12 billion in tax revenue to support county and local governments. Our region has received over $531 […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – June 8, 2026
Celebrating 100 Years of Williamsport’s Bowman Field Few places in our region carry as much history and pride as Bowman Field. It was an honor to join Crosscutters General Manager Doug Estes, Mayor Derek Slaughter, Rep. Jamie Flick, local leaders, community members and baseball fans in celebrating the 100th anniversary of this Williamsport landmark last […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – June 1, 2026
Lewis Township Celebrates $250,000 for Municipal Building Project Lewis Township will receive $250,000 in state funding to support flood recovery efforts and prepare the site for a new municipal building outside the floodplain. After the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, this project will help provide a safe, reliable location for emergency response, municipal services […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – May 18, 2026
Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia It was an incredible honor to join my Senate colleagues at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for a ceremonial gathering recognizing America’s upcoming 250th birthday. It was especially meaningful to introduce a resolution honoring The United States Army Field Band for their outstanding performance and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – May 4, 2026
Knoxville-Deerfield VFC Celebrates $250,000 for Fire Station Construction Project I recently joined members of the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program. The funding will support critical flood recovery efforts and the construction of the company’s new fire station. Protecting […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – April 20, 2026
Economic Development 101: The Williamsport Lumber Yards Economic development is truly the process by which communities are transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in Williamsport’s Lumber Yards project, which hosted its first tournament last weekend. Drawing on Williamsport’s rich heritage as the home of Little League Baseball and leveraging its reputation to attract thousands […] [Read More]
E-news Updates from Senator Yaw – April 6, 2026
Senate Recognizes District 4 Champions L to R: Coach Cody Botts, Xzavier Croll, Landen Murray, Senator Yaw, Jackson Griffith, Chad Martin, John Parker Marr and Landon Moser It was a pleasure to welcome the captains of the Mifflinburg Area High School Wildcats football team to the Capitol recently! These outstanding student athletes led their team […] [Read More]
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