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Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund
January 16, 2025

Yaw Bill to Regulate Games of Skill Could Generate Millions for Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Fund

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will soon introduce legislation that will establish a regulatory framework and taxing structure on skill video games in the commonwealth, with a portion of the generated revenue being directed to the state’s Clean Streams Fund.  [Read More]

Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
January 16, 2025

Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants

Counties, municipalities and municipal agencies, pre-qualified land trusts, non-profits and other eligible organizations interested in applying for conservation, recreation, trail and riparian buffer grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) may do so starting January 21, 2025, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Yaw Announces Over $3.3 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties
January 13, 2025

Yaw Announces Over $3.3 Million in NAP Funding Awarded in Lycoming, Sullivan Counties

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $3,358,623.80 in funding to assist low-income individuals and improve distressed areas throughout Lycoming and Sullivan counties was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).  [Read More]

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
January 9, 2025

Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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January 7, 2025

Yaw Sworn into Fifth Term in PA Senate

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fifth term in the state Senate, representing Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties, during a ceremony today at the State Capitol.  [Read More]

Yaw Re-Elected Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission’s PA Delegation
January 7, 2025

Yaw Re-Elected Chair of Chesapeake Bay Commission’s PA Delegation

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, has been re-elected to chair the Pennsylvania delegation of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC).  [Read More]

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Published: January 6, 2025   |  Press Conference: Thursday, January 9

Rural Population Revitalization Commission Inaugural Meeting Press Conference

Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Farm Show Complex  [Read More]

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