Yaw: PA Senate Completes Work on Empowering, Pro-Family, Pro-Growth Budget
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget that is honest with taxpayers, creates new job opportunities for state residents, includes no new taxes and addresses the economic and demographic challenges the state faces in the years ahead, according to State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Area Legislators to Host State Services & Veteran Recognition Day July 20
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83), invite constituents and local veterans to join them for a State Services and Veteran Recognition Day on Saturday, July 20th in Williamsport. [Read More]
Yaw Measure Establishing Carbon Capture Framework in PA Headed to Governor’s Desk
Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor’s desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on Release of 2023/2024 Chesapeake Bay & Watershed Report Card
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today issued the following statement upon the release of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) annual report card: [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Bill Expanding Access to Telemedicine Services Heads to Governor’s Desk
Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval today and is set to be signed into law, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Yaw: House Committee Approves Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state House of Representatives Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Rendell Recycles Casino Industry Talking Points; Misses Key Distinction
In a June 13 opinion piece published on PennLive, former Gov. Ed Rendell suggests “skill games” should be taxed at the same rate as slot machines. His diatribe echoes the false, misleading rhetoric on skill games being pushed by the Pennsylvania casino industry. These arguments ignore both the facts and the law, displaying either ignorance or lack of effort in understanding what skill games are, as defined by Pennsylvania Courts. As the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 706, legislation to tax and regulate skill games, I will give the governor the benefit of the doubt and premise my comments on what is proposed and why. [Read More]
Bartolotta’s Supporting PA’s Natural Gas and Oil News Conference
Sen. Bartolotta | East Wing Rotunda [Read More]
Yaw Announces District-Wide Natural Gas ‘Impact Fee’ Disbursements
The Marcellus Shale Impact Fee continues to deliver millions to county and local governments across the 23rd Senatorial District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Nearly $3 Million in PHARE Funding
Funding Largely Made Possible Through Natural Gas “Act 13” Impact Fees HARRISBURG –State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,850,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. […] [Read More]
Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 2-8, 2024, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
The week of June 2nd through June 8th, 2024, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 305, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair. [Read More]
Yaw, Friends of Taiwan Caucus Welcome Ambassador Lee to Harrisburg
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Friends of Taiwan Caucus, joined members of the bicameral caucus to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the adoption of House Resolution 439 with Ambassador James K.J. Lee of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) in the state Capitol today. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Acts to Bolster Telemedicine in PA
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation aimed at expanding the use of telemedicine in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate OKs Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the commonwealth. [Read More]
Statement from Sen. Yaw on New EPA-Imposed Power Plant Emission Rules
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement on new federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – imposed power plant emission rules announced earlier this week: [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Westfield Borough
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced a $957,846 state investment allocated to Westfield Borough, Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for the replacement of its Church Street sewer pipe. [Read More]
Local Legislators Announce Investment to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in Bradford County
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced this week that Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative is being awarded nearly $4.8 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110). [Read More]
Yaw: ‘Act 13’ Grant Program Opens for 2024
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, is now accepting applications for grants funded by Act 13 natural gas drilling impact fees, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw, Flick Announce Funding for Revitalization Project in City of Williamsport
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) recently announced $700,000 in funding awarded to the Pajama Factory complex located in the City of Williamsport. Funding was awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) Community Revitalization Fund Program (CRFP) and will be used for the renovation of one of […] [Read More]
Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Approved by Senate
Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Senate OKs Framework for Carbon Capture Sequestration
The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 831 to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Yaw Announces $315,000 in Multimodal Funding for Ritz-Craft Corporation
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced $315,000 in state funding has been awarded to Union County’s Ritz-Craft Corporation through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The award was considered at this week’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) program. [Read More]
Yaw, Flick Announce Over $1 Million in Multimodal Funding for Lycoming, Union Counties
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $1,092,000 in state funding has been awarded to two projects in Lycoming and Union Counties through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) program. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett Announce $550,000 in Multimodal Funding for Tioga County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $550,000 in state funding has been awarded to two Tioga County projects through Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The awards were considered at today’s CFA Board meeting and approved through the Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) program. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Yaw Bill to Increase Penalties Against Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Legislation to protect Pennsylvania’s power grid by increasing fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack its critical infrastructure was reported today from the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Hosts Annual Government Seminar for Area High School Students
More than 200 students from 18 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union Counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on March 7th to participate in the Student Government Seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to debate important issues, develop legislation, and vote on “mock bills” in an open session. [Read More]
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Public Hearing Addresses Critical Need for Child Care Access
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors recently hosted a public hearing to address child care access in rural Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill County Technology Center (STC)—South Campus in Schuylkill County. [Read More]
Yaw: Shapiro Energy Plan Ignores Looming Crisis
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s energy plan announced earlier today: [Read More]
Public hearing to discuss child care access in rural Pennsylvania
Center for Rural PA | Schuylkill Tech. Ctr, South Campus, Conference Room, 15 Maple Avenue, Mar Lin, PA [Read More]