2024 News Releases

Yaw: PA Senate Passes Measure Supporting a More Secure Southern Border
February 7, 2024

Yaw: PA Senate Passes Measure Supporting a More Secure Southern Border

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Pennsylvania Senate colleagues today in passing a measure calling for action to address the crisis at America’s southern border and supporting the rights of states to protect their citizens.  [Read More]

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania
February 5, 2024

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Bill to Create Independent Energy Office in Pennsylvania

The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved Senate Bill 832, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth.  [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill to Repeal RGGI Carbon Tax
February 5, 2024

Yaw Introduces Bill to Repeal RGGI Carbon Tax

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently announced the introduction of legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019. RGGI, a multi-state compact, would increase electricity rates for consumers, cut energy and manufacturing jobs and lead to the closure of Pennsylvania power plants.  [Read More]

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts Public Hearing on Rural Population Change
February 2, 2024

Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts Public Hearing on Rural Population Change

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors recently hosted a public hearing on rural population change at Thiel College in Greenville, Mercer County.   [Read More]

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February 1, 2024

Pennsylvania, Ohio Legislators Convene in Columbus to Discuss Energy Reliability, Sustainability, and Affordability

Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and the Ohio General Assembly met in Columbus today for a hearing on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability, according to Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee chairman, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Sen. Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Feb. 7
January 31, 2024

Sen. Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Feb. 7

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues.  [Read More]

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability
January 25, 2024

Senate ERE Committee to join Ohio Legislators for Hearing on Energy Reliability, Sustainability and Affordability

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will join members of the Ohio House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee, the Ohio House of Representatives Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 1st at 10 a.m. to focus on energy reliability, sustainability, and affordability.  [Read More]

Yaw: Coterra Energy Presents $1.4 Million in NAP Funding to Penn College
January 25, 2024

Yaw: Coterra Energy Presents $1.4 Million in NAP Funding to Penn College

Thanks to a generous donation from Coterra Energy, in conjunction with the company’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), labs and instructional spaces in several of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s (PCT) programs will soon be renovated and expanded, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the PCT Board of Directors.    [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Wellsboro Municipal Authority
January 24, 2024

Yaw, Owlett Announce PENNVEST Funding for Wellsboro Municipal Authority

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced a $1,024,000 state investment allocated to the Wellsboro Municipal Authority through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for upgrades to the Borough of Wellsboro’s wastewater system.  [Read More]

Yaw, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Visit Mifflinburg’s Ritz-Craft Corporation
January 19, 2024

Yaw, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Visit Mifflinburg’s Ritz-Craft Corporation

During a recent visit to Union County, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, along with fellow Board members visited Ritz-Craft Corporation to discuss the company’s future development plans.  [Read More]

Center for Rural Pennsylvania to Host Roundtable Discussion on Rural CDFI Funding
January 18, 2024

Center for Rural Pennsylvania to Host Roundtable Discussion on Rural CDFI Funding

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors will convene on Wednesday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. for a roundtable discussion on the need to increase Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) funding in rural areas, according to Sen. Gene Yaw, Chair.   [Read More]

Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
January 17, 2024

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

ounties, 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 now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).   [Read More]

Yaw, Hamm Announce Natural Gas Expansion Investment Awarded in Muncy Township
January 16, 2024

Yaw, Hamm Announce Natural Gas Expansion Investment Awarded in Muncy Township

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $552,084 in state funding has been awarded to a project in Muncy Township, Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE).  [Read More]

Yaw, Flick Announce $500,000 Investment to Benefit South Williamsport Borough
January 16, 2024

Yaw, Flick Announce $500,000 Investment to Benefit South Williamsport Borough

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) today announced $500,000 in state funding has been awarded to a project in Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Flood Mitigation Program.  [Read More]

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