Sen. Yaw: Local Projects to Benefit from $1.5 Million in Conservation & Recreation Funding
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the funding announcement by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) dedicating thousands toward waterways protection, stormwater management, as well as park and recreational improvements throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union and surrounding counties. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Opportunities Available
The 2021-22 Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is now accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Landmark Bipartisan Broadband Legislation
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of House Bill 2071 to improve access to high-speed internet in underserved communities by creating the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). [Read More]
Yaw Announces Railroad Investments Totaling $3.1 Million in the 23rd District
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today a $3.1 million investment in the 23rd district to revitalize three freight lines through the state’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs. [Read More]
Op-Ed: RGGI Fails Pennsylvania on its Most Basic Promise, Yaw Says
I’ve sounded the alarm over the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in many public settings over the past several months. This undertaking, an executive fiat ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf, will impact the life and wallet of virtually every Pennsylvanian and deliver almost nothing in terms of improved air quality. [Read More]
Yaw: State Champion Lewisburg Green Dragons Boys Cross Country Team Recognized by Pennsylvania Senate
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today welcomed the Lewisburg High School Green Dragons Boys Cross Country Team to the state Capitol building in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Yaw: PA Senate Prohibits Vaccine Mandates for School Children
As Pennsylvania has struggled to keep children in their classrooms because of questionable COVID-19 policies, the state Senate today acted to prevent students from being barred from school if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the effort. [Read More]
Yaw: PA Senate Approves Plan to Increase Public-Private Partnerships, Boost Employment
The state Senate passed legislation this week focused on increasing public-private partnerships and boosting employment opportunities, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Republicans Blast Attorney General Shapiro for Failing to Stand Up for Pennsylvania Energy Jobs
Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte), Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement today in response to Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s failure to stand up to Governor Wolf on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI): [Read More]
Yaw: Tiadaghton State Forest ATV Connector Pilot Shows Promise
WILLIAMSPORT – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said he’s encouraged after convening the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Wednesday to field testimony for a proposed ATV connector trail in Tiadaghton State Forest. “The expansion of the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot offers a unique opportunity to boost the economic vibrancy of our region and improve […] [Read More]
Yaw Announces $500,000 Grant for Evangelical Community Hospital
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today that Evangelical Community Hospital received a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to modernize its campus in Union County. [Read More]
Pickett, Yaw Announce State Funds for Hospital Improvements
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus, has been awarded $3.5 million for a major renovation project through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who played key roles in securing the state funding. [Read More]
Yaw, Wheeland Announces RACP Grants in Lycoming County
Sen. Gene Yaw (R- Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) announced Lycoming County and Lending Properties, LLC were awarded Redevelopment Assistance Capitol Program (RACP) grants. [Read More]
Yaw, Hamm Applaud RACP Grant in Lycoming County
Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) announced that Nippenose Valley Village has been awarded a $692,850 grant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for the creation of a Dementia Center at their senior living facility in Limestone Township, Lycoming County. [Read More]
Informational meeting regarding Tiadaghton State Forest ATV Pilot Connector (Lycoming/Clinton Counties)
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | December 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. | DCNR Tiadaghton District Office, Waterville, Lycoming County | [Read More]
Lycoming College Wrestling Coach Honored with Citation from Sen. Gene Yaw
One of the most respected coaches in NCAA Division III wrestling history, Lycoming College Head Coach Roger Crebs ’87 was honored with a citation presented by PA Sen. Gene Yaw ’70 on Wednesday, Dec. 1. [Read More]
PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee to Hold Briefing on Tiadaghton State Forest ATV Pilot Connector
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Majority Chairman, and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19), Minority Chairwoman, will hold a briefing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at 10AM to discuss the Tiadaghton State Forest ATV Pilot Connector plan by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw to Appear on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) Monday
HARRISBURG – State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) will appear on the Pennsylvania Cable Network’s “PCN Call-In” Program Monday, November 22, to discuss the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and other environmental-related topics. Beginning at 7PM, viewers can participate in the LIVE Call-In Program by calling 1-877-726-5001 with their comments or questions or by contacting ‘PCNTV’ […] [Read More]
Yaw, Rowe Applaud Union County CFA Multimodal Investment
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. David Rowe (R-Union/Snyder) today announced that the Union County Industrial Railroad has been awarded a $250,000 state investment through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund for the replacement of a rail-highway grade crossing on Route 15 in Union Township, Union County. [Read More]
Yaw, Pickett Applaud Sayre Streetscape Investment
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced that Sayre Borough has been awarded a $250,000 state investment through the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in the downtown business district. [Read More]
Yaw, Wheeland, Hamm Announce CFA Grants for Lycoming County
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) joined Reps. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming) in announcing today that Lycoming County was awarded four Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants. [Read More]
Gov. Wolf Signs Yaw Legislation Modernizing the Office of District Attorney
As legislators continue conversations about criminal justice reform, a state Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was signed into law today by Governor Tom Wolf. [Read More]
Committee Hearing Explores Remediation of Philadelphia Oil Refinery
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hosted a hearing Wednesday to discuss the ongoing remediation of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Votes to Help PA’s Economy and Veterans
To support Pennsylvania’s economy and veterans, the state Senate passed legislation last week that would establish a Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Approves Tax Reform Measure for Small Business Employers
he Senate effort to move Pennsylvania out of a pandemic economy and create jobs for Pennsylvanians continued with passage of additional small business tax reform legislation, Sen. Gene Yaw said today. [Read More]
Remediation Efforts Associated with the 2019 Explosion at the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. | University of the Sciences, Philadelphia | [Read More]
Committee Approves Bill to Alter Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Membership
he Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today approved legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, seeking to alter the membership of the Center’s board of directors, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
Meeting to consider bills
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 | [Read More]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Legislators to Announce Pennsylvania Skill Game Regulation Measure Wednesday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, beginning at 2PM in the State Capitol Media Center (East Wing), to announce legislation that will regulate and establish an additional tax on video skill games in the Commonwealth. [Read More]