Senator Yaw Supports COVID-19 Response Measures
The state Senate convened remotely today to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15
The deadline to file Pennsylvania personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue for 2019 has been extended by 90 days to July 15, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Reminds Seniors of Extended Services Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Appeals Process Created for Businesses Impacted by Wolf Shutdown; Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Can Apply for Disaster Loans
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is working to reduce the impact of Governor Tom Wolf’s order on Thursday for all “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Resources Available for Employees, Families Affected by Coronavirus Mitigation Measures
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reminding community residents that resources are available to help employees and families who have been affected by the state’s coronavirus mitigation efforts. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Funding Approval to Assist Small Businesses
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today took the first step in providing relief to Pennsylvania small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 by authorizing the transfer of $40 million to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senate Adopts Temporary Emergency Rules to Continue Operating During Coronavirus Mitigation
The Pennsylvania state Senate took an important step today to continue its operations safely by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Resources for Local Businesses, Employees Affected by Coronavirus Shutdown
Resources and information are available to area businesses and employees who have been affected by Governor Wolf’s order to close as a result of the coronavirus pandemic impacting Pennsylvania, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Suspends In-Person, Walk-In Legislative Services at Williamsport, Harrisburg Offices
In order to help contain the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the health and safety of local residents and office staff, state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced that his Williamsport and Harrisburg offices will be temporarily closed for meetings, effective today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, until further notice. [Read More]
Letter to the Editor – Williamsport Sun Gazette – What You Should Know About Proposed PA Property Tax Plans
Recently in a letter to the editor, I was criticized for withholding support of Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 76, state legislation that proposes to eliminate some real estate property taxes for Pennsylvania property owners. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: PHMC Awards Seven Cultural and Historical Support Grants in 23rd District
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded nearly $30,000 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]
Area Legislators Announce School Safety Grants
School safety grants totaling $796,275 were awarded today to eight school districts in Lycoming County, according to area legislators. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces School Safety Grants for Lewisburg, Mifflinburg School Districts
Two school safety grants totaling $856,721 were awarded today to Lewisburg Area School District and Mifflinburg Area School District, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Questions L&I Officials on Prevailing Wage Reform
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today questioned officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry over their stance on prevailing wage. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Applauds Funding for Lycoming, Sullivan Dam Repair Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded the release of $23.8 million in funding for a comprehensive, multi-year plan to repair 10 hazardous dams across the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Yaw Measure Regulating Lawn Fertilizer Application, Updating 1956 Act
A bill aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s 1956 Fertilizer Act was unanimously approved this week by the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to prime sponsor, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw, Rep. Rowe Honor Lewisburg Boys Cross Country Champions
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today honored the Lewisburg High School Boys Cross Country team upon winning the 2019 PIAA Class “AA” state title during the Cross Country Championships in Hershey on November 2. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, RGGI
Responding to Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address today, State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, announced his intention to hold a series of public hearings in Harrisburg and around the Commonwealth to hear from impacted plant owners and labor forces, host communities and other stakeholders, like local governments and fuel suppliers, and to solicit input on legislation like Senate Bill 950 (Sen. Pittman) and House Bill 2025 (Rep. Struzzi) that would underscore the General Assembly’s exclusive legislative authority to impose a carbon tax on any type of industrial emissions: [Read More]
Senator Yaw Recognizes the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band During Capitol Visit
The state Senate and House of Representatives on Monday honored several members of the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band during their visit to the State Capitol in Harrisburg, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Votes to Support Bills Assisting Fire, EMS Companies
State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) recently voted in favor of a pair of bills that would help fire and EMS companies deal with some of the most significant financial and recruitment challenges they face today. [Read More]
Yaw Supports Measures Providing for Fair Access to Cancer Treatment, Improved Breast Cancer Screening Coverage
The state Senate recently approved two measures to help cancer patients access potentially lifesaving drugs and require insurers to cover supplemental screenings for women at high risk for breast cancer. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: DCED ‘Act 13’ Grant Program Opens
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development will begin accepting applications on February 1st for Act 13 grants through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Meeting to consider bills
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | February 5, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Senator Yaw Supports Bill to Move Up Date of Future Presidential Primary Elections in PA
Pennsylvanians could play a more prominent role in future Presidential primary elections under a bill approved by the Senate this week, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. Listen [Read More]
Senator Yaw Votes to Support ‘Deana’s Law,’ Imposing Stronger Penalties on Repeat DUI Offenders
The state Senate approved groundbreaking legislation this week requiring the use of innovative technology to more strictly monitor repeat DUI offenders, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Panel Holds Joint Hearing on Impacts of PA Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee held a joint public hearing today in Harrisburg to hear testimony on the potential impacts of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), according to committee chairs Gene Yaw (R-23) and Kim Ward (R-39), respectively. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Canton School District Awarded Food Service Equipment Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that the Canton Area School District will receive $58,739.99 to purchase new food service equipment for the cafeterias to prepare healthy meals for students, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw to Recognize the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band During Capitol Visit
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will recognize members of the Loyalsock Township Lancer Marching Band on their win during the 60th Annual Marching Band “2019 Cavalcade of Bands” Championships in Hershey on November 9th and 10th. [Read More]
Public Hearing on Transportation Climate Initiative
JOINT HEARING – Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee AND Senate Transportation Committee | January 29, 2020 | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Transportation and Climate Initiative Focus of Joint PA Senate Hearing Next Week
The state Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, chaired by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39), will hold a joint public hearing next week on Pennsylvania’s participation in a multi-state plan aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. [Read More]