Sen. 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 now, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Receives Committee Assignments for 2021-2022 Session
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been appointed to serve on six key Senate standing committees for the 2021-2022 legislative session. [Read More]
Op-Ed: More Needs Done to Ensure High-Speed Broadband Service is Available, Affordable for Rural Residents
Late last year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed two pieces of legislation that will help deploy broadband to our state’s rural areas. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: School Districts Across 23rd Senatorial District Set to Receive $28.9 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding
Over $2 billion in federal COVID-19 funds have been earmarked to Pennsylvania K-12 schools affected by the pandemic, with nearly $29 million going toward school districts in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: $4.5 Million Available to Enhance Digital Literacy Skills for Job Seekers, Increase Access to Family-Sustaining Jobs
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry today announced the availability of $4.5 million in Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grants (DLWDG) to support local programs across Pennsylvania that enhance foundational digital literacy skills for job seekers and help provide increased access to employment opportunities, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Exclusive with Sen. Yaw & PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding: Discussing the 2021 Virtual PA Farm Show
The 105th iteration of the Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Lead Environmental Resources & Energy Committee in 2021-2022 Session
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today was reappointed to serve as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Listen [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Funding Awarded Locally for Job Training by Businesses Seeking Skilled Workers
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week applauded $511,800 in PAsmart Next Generation Industry Partnership grants awarded to bolster workforce development in and around the 23rd Senatorial District. [Read More]
Public Hearing: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Rural Pennsylvania
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, January 13, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., on the COVID-19 vaccines and how they will be distributed throughout rural Pennsylvania. Watch Live [Read More]
Senator Yaw Sworn into Fourth Term in PA Senate
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was sworn into his fourth term in the state Senate, representing Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna (parts) and Union counties, during a ceremony today at the State Capitol. [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY – State Sen. Gene Yaw to be Sworn-In for Fourth Term to the PA Senate
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will take the oath of office as state Senator representing the 23rd Senatorial District (Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces Growing Greener Investments in Bradford, Lycoming Counties
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that Bradford and Lycoming counties have been awarded funding to clean up local waters through the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Growing Greener program. [Read More]
TUNE IN: Senator Yaw Joins WKOK’s “On The Mark” Program December 30th
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) will be a featured guest on the Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 radio program “On The Mark” with Program Director and Host Mark Lawrence, as well as co-host Joe McGranaghan. [Read More]
Let’s Get Things Straight
At the outset, and in the interest of full disclosure, I will state that I voted for Donald Trump every time his name was on the ballot. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Secures $1 Million for Porter Twp. Business Expansion Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that he has secured a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for a Porter Township, Lycoming County, project. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds State Grant Awarded to Lycoming College
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that Lycoming College will be the recipient of a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to aid with the construction of a new music facility. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw, Rep. Wheeland Secure $2 Million for Lycoming County Economic Development Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) today announced that they have secured a $2 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for a Lycoming County project. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Reminds Residents of Dec. 31st Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Older adults and people with disabilities living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties have until Thursday, December 31st, 2020 to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2019, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Reminds Area Veteran Organizations of Grant Opportunities through Veterans’ Trust Fund
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will administer up to $800,000 in competitive grant funding from the VTF. Applications must be received no later than 2PM EST on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Action on Ensuring Fair Elections
Beginning in the summer of 2020, the Senate Republican Caucus moved to intervene in several cases to preserve our rights to determine the time, place and manner of elections. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Lycoming County Farmland Added to State Preservation Program
A Lycoming County farm was one of 32 farms in 17 counties added to the Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program on Thursday, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: FCC Awards Over $65 Million to 23rd Senate District for High-Speed Internet Service
Over 22,000 residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties will gain access to high-speed broadband services due to $65,416,189 in funding from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw’s Statement on DRBC Approval of Gibbstown Natural Gas Export Terminal
Pennsylvania state Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee during the 2019-2020 legislative session, issued the following statement today: [Read More]
Yaw Applauds Local Neighborhood Assistance Program Investments
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the approval of $3.5 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support three regional initiatives across the 23rd Senatorial District. [Read More]
Senator Yaw’s Statement on SR 410, a Senate Resolution Disputing the 2020 General Election
Over the past few weeks, my office has received hundreds of calls and thousands of emails from people all over the country frustrated over the outcome and security of the 2020 presidential election. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Urges Federal Lawmakers to Approve EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Funding
In recent correspondence to U.S. Senate and House members and staff, Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), urged support for $90.5 million in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Calls on PA Attorney General to Appoint Special Prosecutor, Inspector General to Investigate Concerns with State’s Election Systems
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined many of his Senate colleagues in calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Pennsylvania Inspector General to take further actions regarding the 2020 election. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate and House Republicans Announce Plans to Restore Confidence in Voting System
In response to the concerns that grew out of the 2020 general election, Pennsylvania Senate and House Republican leaders have announced plans to restore confidence in the state’s election system and begin the process of making meaningful reforms, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw’s Statement on Governor’s Dec. 2 Executive Action Related to Flooding
“As someone who has lived in rural Pennsylvania my entire life, I am well-aware of the concerns expressed by counties and municipalities on the importance of flood mitigation and infrastructure improvement. [Read More]