Sen. Yaw Announces $30K in Cultural, Historical Support Grants
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) today awarded $30,080 in grants to seven eligible museums and official county historical societies in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Encourages Feedback, Participation on Proposed RGGI Rulemaking
A proposed rulemaking bringing Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a consortium of Eastern states that impose a carbon tax on electricity production and require fossil fuel generators to purchase allowances, is now open for public comment, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Union, Snyder Community Action Agency Awarded Funding to Alleviate Homelessness
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded a $30,000 grant awarded to the Union, Snyder (CAA) Community Action Agency to assist individuals currently experiencing homelessness. [Read More]
Research Documents Rural Pennsylvanians’ Willingness to Pay for High-Speed Broadband Internet Service
Rural Pennsylvanians’ willingness to pay for broadband internet service is higher than urban residents, and urban and rural Pennsylvania residents are receiving inequitable broadband service – not only in terms of broadband speed, but also in the prices they pay for service, according to a new study published by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Participate in Public Hearing on Election Issues
Senate Majority Policy Committee | Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | 12:30 p.m. | Wyndham Hotel | 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325 [Read More]
Senator Yaw’s Statement on Finalized 2020-21 State Budget Plan
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) issued the following statement today following concurrence by the Senate on House amendments to Senate Bill 1350, which completes the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Local Grants for Career and Technical Education Equipment
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $29,195 in state funding for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Bill Providing Liability Assistance for Health Care Providers, PPE Manufacturers, Schools, Business and Government Services Providers Heads to Governor
Health care providers, schools, businesses and others who followed COVID-19 public health directives would be protected from unfair lawsuits for good-faith actions they took during the pandemic under legislation approved by the Senate this week, said state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Urges Governor to Sign Broadband Expansion Bill
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is urging Governor Tom Wolf to sign legislation creating a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Recycling Grants Across 23rd Senate District
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced six grants totaling over $1.16 million for area recycling collection, leaf waste and education programs across Lycoming, Susquehanna and Union counties. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds Safe School Targeted Grants for Bradford, Lycoming Schools
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced the recipients of $9.4 million in competitive 2020-2021 Safe Schools Targeted Grants, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: $28 Million in Unclaimed Property Waiting to be Claimed Across 23rd Senatorial District
Residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties who are looking for extra cash before the holidays may want to check with the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Recognizes “America Recycles Day”
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today reminded Pennsylvanians of the environmental and economic importance of recycling and recognized November 15, 2020 as “America Recycles Day.” [Read More]
Statement on 2020 Election
Many of you have contacted my office regarding the 2020 election. Pennsylvanians, and all Americans, deserve to have full transparency in this election, and confidence in our election process. [Read More]
Yaw, Pennsylvania Delegation Honor Chesapeake Bay Commission on 40th Anniversary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC), along with his fellow members of the Commission’s Pennsylvania Delegation, recognized the CBC Friday on its 40th Anniversary. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Reminds Constituents of New Virtual Financial Series, November Consumer Financial Protection Events
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reminded area residents of a new virtual financial series designed to help consumers become more informed about their finances. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Funding Available to Help Schools Meet Health and Safety Needs
Schools throughout Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties can apply soon to receive additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Reminds Area Veterans of Temporary Assistance Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reminded eligible Pennsylvania veterans and their beneficiaries that assistance is available to them through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ (DMVA) Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) program. [Read More]
Yaw Announces Opening of LIHEAP Program
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Heating Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will begin accepting applications on Monday, November 2nd, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Speaks on Civic Engagement at Penn College
Pennsylvania state Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) on Wednesday spoke with Student Government Association (SGA) leaders on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. [Read More]
Upstream PA 2020 Welcomes Senate Environmental Chairman Gene Yaw as Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will deliver remarks during the 8th Annual Upstream PA Conference in State College on October 29th. [Read More]
Yaw Urges Federal Support for Investment in Rail Freight Industry
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) joined legislators, businesses, and economic development organizations from across the country to urge leaders in Congress to support continued investment in the rail freight industry. [Read More]
This Week: Senator Yaw Supports Bill to Help More Pennsylvanians Benefit from Clean Slate
The Senate approved a key criminal justice reform bill this week that would allow more Pennsylvanians to have criminal records expunged if certain conditions are met, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Measures to Boost Availability of Broadband
The state Senate approved two bills today to boost the availability of broadband by reducing regulatory burdens on telecommunications companies and utilizing existing infrastructure to further deploy high-speed internet, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measures. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: State Funding Available to Grow PA’s Livestock, Poultry Industries
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) today called for research proposals that will strengthen and grow Pennsylvania’s poultry, swine, lamb, sheep and goat farming industries, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Senate Panel Discusses PA Dog Law, Animal Welfare Issues During Capitol Hearing
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today heard testimony from a Bradford County licensed breeder, a veterinarian, a pet store owner, Humane Society representatives and state officials supporting and opposing legislation presently under consideration in the Legislature. Listen [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Bipartisan Bills to Boost Fire and EMS Services Throughout PA
The Senate approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reform measures today to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the legislation. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Touts National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 24
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that the next “National Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 10AM-2PM. As with previous Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout communities allowing residents to return their unwanted, unneeded or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. [Read More]
Legislation to Ensure Safe Visitation and Care of Nursing Home Residents Earns Senate Approval
The Senate approved legislation today to ensure safe visitation and enhanced care for residents of long-term care facilities, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the bill. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Celebrating Farm to School Month in Pennsylvania
October is Farm to School Month, an annual 31-day campaign to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the connections happening across Pennsylvania between kids, families and their community food systems, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]