Sen. Yaw: State Plan Allocates $1.4 Million for Local Fire, Emergency Responders
A bill approved by the state Legislature this week would appropriate over $1.4 million in COVID relief for fire and emergency services across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Bill Expanding Use of Alternate On-Lot Systems Sent to Governor’s Desk
Legislation amending Act 537, the PA Sewage Facilities Act, to allow for the expanded use of alternate on-lot sewage systems for planning purposes throughout the Commonwealth passed the full House of Representatives Thursday, 136-66, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw, Everett and Wheeland Call Five-Month Budget Stabilizing
The General Assembly this week passed a five-month $25.8 billion budget to allow for a more detailed financial picture to emerge following the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Policy Discussion on Energy Development, Manufacturing, & Reopening Pennsylvania’s Economy
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in cooperation with Penn’s Northeast, the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce hosted a Think About Energy Briefing webinar on Thursday May 28, 2020. [Read More]
Media Advisory – “Think About Energy” Briefing Set for May 28
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, will join fellow Sen. John Yudichak (I-14), as well as Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr for the next “Think About Energy” virtual briefing. [Read More]
Local Legislators, Commissioners Applaud Comcast Investment in Sullivan County
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today that Comcast will begin a network expansion project this year to extend broadband service to nearly 1,200 addresses in central Sullivan County, PA, which includes the boroughs of Eagles Mere and Laporte and the townships of Shrewsbury and Laporte. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Bradford, Sullivan Counties Move to Green Phase Beginning May 29
Bradford and Sullivan counties will join 15 other counties in the state in moving to the “green phase” of reopening on May 29, while eight more counties will be moving to the “yellow phase” on the same date, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Chairman Responds to NY, NJ Rejection of Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Project
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement today in response to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) rejection of the Williams’ 400-MMcfd Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project. [Read More]
Yaw, Everett Applaud House Passage of Bills to Allow Restaurants Freedom to Creatively Reopen in ‘Yellow Phase’
Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) applauded the passage of HB 2506 and HB 2513 in the House this week. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds HOME Grants Awarded in Lycoming, Union Counties
Two state grants totaling $1 million dollars will be directed to the 23rd Senatorial District for affordable housing rehabilitation initiatives, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Backs Several Bills to Reopen Area Businesses
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases decrease across Pennsylvania, the state Senate this week approved a four-bill package that would give county governments more discretion over reopening their local economies and provide a way for the reopening of some businesses — if they can operate in a manner that protects employees and customers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw, Everett Push to Partially Reopen Restaurants, Bars, Private Clubs
Two Lycoming County legislators this week sponsored legislation to reopen restaurants, bars and private clubs in “yellow and green” designated counties. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: PA Senate Hearing Prompts Department of Health to Reverse Course on COVID-19 Testing
After a state Senate hearing last week highlighted inadequacies in COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities, the Wolf Administration has reversed course and announced today that they will begin widespread testing of residents and employees, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, say Yaw, Baker, Fritz, Pickett
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to voice their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15. [Read More]
Area Legislators Urge Reclassification of Susquehanna, Wyoming Counties in Statewide Reopening Plan
Local legislators teamed up with county commissioners this week to ask Governor Tom Wolf to reclassify Susquehanna and Wyoming counties under his plan to reopen the state. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
The Senate approved a bill today that would require the state to notify local first responders of COVID-19 cases in their communities, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Supports Legislation Enhancing Safety at Child Care Facilities
The state Senate today approved two bills enhancing safety at Pennsylvania’s child care facilities, which will boost smoke detector requirements, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act
A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was unanimously approved today by the Senate Appropriations Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Listen [Read More]
Senator Yaw, Colleagues Urge Auditor General to Investigate DCED Business Waiver Process
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with his Senate colleagues today urged Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to immediately begin an audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in response to its business waiver process initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to the Auditor General, the […] [Read More]
PA Senators Ask Governor to Rescind RGGI Order
At the request of Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), eighteen members of the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus, including party leaders, signed on to a letter this week urging Governor Tom Wolf to rescind an Executive Order instructing the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a compact between several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states that impose a carbon tax on electricity production and require fossil fuel generation to purchase allowances. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Votes to Support Bill Promoting Telemedicine in Pennsylvania
As Pennsylvania continues to cope with the impact of COVID-19, the state Senate today gave final approval to a bill that promotes telemedicine as a way to overcome barriers to quality patient care created by distance and reduce the costs of those services, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
An Open Letter to Governor Wolf
This letter is written on behalf of the vast majority of the 250,000 residents of the 23rd Senatorial District. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Statement on the Passing of Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin today,” Sen. Yaw said. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Endorses Measures to Reopen Pennsylvania’s Economy
With nearly 1.4 million Pennsylvanians filing for unemployment benefits, the state Senate took action today and approved two bills that would provide clarity and common sense to the process of deciding which businesses can safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Addresses RGGI, COVID-19 during Discussion with Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team
ennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw, Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today talked with members of the Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team (GPEAT) during a LIVE virtual meeting. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: PENNVEST Approves $450 Million Loan Program for Hospitals Impacted by COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today approved a $450 million emergency loan program to assist financially distressed hospitals as they work to address the COVID-19 outbreak, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Local Governments
The Senate approved emergency measures today to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Media Advisory – Senator Yaw to Host COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall Monday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will host a telephone town hall discussion next week to provide an update on the coronavirus response. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Governor’s “Stay-At-Home” Order Extended Statewide
Governor Wolf has issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order for all counties in Pennsylvania in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Pennsylvania Schools Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Department of Education announced today that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed indefinitely in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]