Yaw: Center for Rural PA Holds Summer Board Meeting in Elk County
On August 24th, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania held its annual board meeting at the Elk County Visitors Center in Benezette, Elk County, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Center’s Board of Directors. [Read More]
Yaw: Funding Available to Help Schools Meet Health and Safety Needs
Schools throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties can apply now to receive additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Celebrates Grand Opening of the Bald Eagle Valley Trail’s Falcon Bridge
The Bald Eagle Valley Trail’s Falcon Bridge opened today, finally offering hikers and bikers safe passage over the western branch of the Susquehanna River, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Honors Red Raider PIAA Class A Softball Champions
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined the Montgomery Area School Board yesterday to recognize the district’s Red Raider High School softball team for their PIAA Class A state championship. [Read More]
Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently earned a 2021-2022 legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Thanks Williamsport PD for Supporting Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) formally recognized a law enforcement agency in his Senate District who donated protective equipment to humanitarian aid workers in Ukraine. [Read More]
Yaw: DEP’s Onerous Manganese Regulation Plays Favorites
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said a proposed regulation that limits manganese levels found in streams plays favorites among environmental groups and the mining industry, leaving Pennsylvania at a competitive disadvantage. [Read More]
Yaw Recognized for Pro-Agriculture Policies
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) landed a spot on the 2022 Pennsylvania Agriculture Power 100 for his legislative accomplishments focused on farmers and land conservation. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Joins the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc for Awards Ceremony in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. to recognize nine winners of the 2022 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The winners were honored at the 2022 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, July 28th. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Joins Local College, Community Leaders to Celebrate Old City Development Project
Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) joined with Williamsport City, Lycoming College and community leaders to celebrate the Old City Williamsport development project along Basin Street between Third and Fourth Streets on Tuesday. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Republicans Join Fight to Protect Pennsylvania’s Energy Competition, Reliability
The Senate Republican Caucus filed a brief in federal court recently to protect Pennsylvania’s energy competition and reliability from regulatory overreach, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Yaw: Lycoming County Municipalities Receive $1M for Traffic Signal Upgrades
Two communities in Lycoming County received state grants totaling more than $1 million for traffic signal upgrades, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said today. [Read More]
Virtual Event Sen. Yaw, Sen. Martin to Join EPA, PA Farm Bureau & Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Discuss How New Clean Streams Fund & Fertilizer Bill Will Benefit Farmers, PA’s Waters, Chesapeake Bay
The recently approved Pennsylvania budget is a historic win for the state’s waterways and environment. Pennsylvania lawmakers approved spending $220 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a new Clean Streams Fund, much of which will provide financial support to Pennsylvania farmers. The Fund will also help Pennsylvania gain momentum in meeting its goals for reducing pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. [Read More]
Yaw: Governor’s ‘Baffling’ Veto Marks a Sad Day for Pennsylvania
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement today after the governor vetoed legislation that would guarantee energy choice for all 13 million Pennsylvanians: [Read More]
Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Signed Into Law
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards has been signed into law. “Developed areas, and the turf associated with them, are a growing source of nutrient pollution to our waters,” Yaw said. “These standards, which are consistent with standards enacted in neighboring states, […] [Read More]
Yaw: Senate Passes 2022-23 State Budget that Cuts Taxes, Directs Critical Funding Toward Environmental Programs
The Senate approved a $45.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 that meets the needs of Pennsylvanians today without creating multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in the future, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who voted for the measure. [Read More]
Yaw: Commonwealth Court Right to Pause Wolf’s Unconstitutional Carbon Tax
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) released the following statement after the Commonwealth Court granted a preliminary injunction today that delays Pennsylvania’s entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) pending further court action: [Read More]
Martin, Laughlin and Yaw Applaud Establishment of $220M Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund
Legislation establishing the landmark Pennsylvania Clean Streams Fund heads to the governor’s desk this week as part of the 2022-23 budget, Sens. Scott Martin (R-13), Dan Laughlin (R-49) and Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today. [Read More]
Yaw: Fertilizer Responsible Use Bill Headed to Governor
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to mandate responsible use of fertilizer through updated application standards heads to the governor’s desk this week for his signature. [Read More]
Yaw’s Energy Choice Bill Heads to Governor
Legislation that protects consumers’ energy choices heads to the governor’s desk after approval from the House of Representatives this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Yaw: Senate ERE Committee Approves Grant Program to Plug Orphaned Wells
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved legislation today that creates a sustainable plan to cap some of Pennsylvania’s orphaned oil and gas wells, Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Media Advisory – Senator Yaw to Participate in CSVT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will participate in the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project’s Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, June 29th. | Watch Live [Read More]
Yaw: PCT Administration Building Named for Retiring College President
The Student & Administrative Services Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology will soon bear the name of retiring President Davie Jane Gilmour. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Passes House Committee
A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes and testing was recently approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw: Senate OKs Bill Creating Domestic Animal Welfare Board
The state Senate recently approved legislation to create a Domestic Animal Welfare Board, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. [Read More]
Yaw Secures $500,000 Investment for West Pharmaceuticals Expansion, Joins Local Officials for Groundbreaking Ceremony
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he has secured a $500,000 state investment to assist West Pharmaceuticals Services, Inc. with the expansion of their Williamsport manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create dozens of jobs in the city. [Read More]
Voting meeting for HB 1780
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Monday, June 20, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Senator Yaw to Join Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber, West Pharmaceuticals for Groundbreaking Event
Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. expansion at the company’s Williamsport manufacturing facility. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces Largest 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). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Helps Kick-Off 28th Little League International Congress in Williamsport
The 28th Little League International Congress kicked-off this weekend in the birthplace of Little League, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) who participated in the opening convocation. [Read More]