Senator Yaw Honors the Canton Warrior Football Team on PIAA Victory
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Canton High School administrators, faculty, students and staff on Thursday to recognize the Warrior Football Team for their 2022 PIAA District IV Class A Football Championship. [Read More]
Joint Public Hearing on Grid Reliability and Winter Storm Elliot Recap
Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | February 27, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Room 8E-B [Read More]
Yaw to Reintroduce Legislation Promoting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced he will reintroduce legislation focused on several key issues critical to establishing the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Yaw Recognizes YWCA Northcentral PA on 130th Anniversary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) honored the YWCA Northcentral Pennsylvania on the momentous occasion of its 130th anniversary. [Read More]
Yaw Reappointed to Senate Majority Policy Committee
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as a member of the Senate Majority Policy Committee. [Read More]
Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce
While in Tioga County this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) visited Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to explore education, workforce and academic programs. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2023 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday. [Read More]
Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process
By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot. Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike. Senate Bill 1, […] [Read More]
Philadelphia: Don’t Miss the Big Picture on LNG
Late last year, the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia about the city’s critical role in boosting liquified natural gas exports – and the positive geopolitical and climate impacts that come along with it. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Honors Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on 150th Anniversary
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently recognized Mifflinburg Bank and Trust on its 150th Anniversary. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Applauds Investments Awarded to Local Volunteer Fire, EMS Companies
One hundred and three fire and emergency medical service providers across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties will receive $1,247,906.97 million through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Meets with Shapiro Nominees Negrin, Dunn as New Legislative Session Begins
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, this week met with two of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees to serve as heads of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant
Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue. [Read More]
Treasurer Garrity, Senator Yaw and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Announce Findings of PA 529 Report
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko today announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties. [Read More]
Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett
We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing. [Read More]
PA 529 Savings and Investment Accounts
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Vice Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko will announce the findings of the Differences in Rural and Urban PA 529 Education Savings Accounts, 2018-2022 Report, which focuses on differences between rural and urban PA 529 account owners. |Watch Live Capitol Media Center [Read More]
Yaw Bill Limiting Firefighter Exposure to PFAS, Safeguarding Environment Reintroduced in New Legislative Session
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 reintroduced in the Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: Grid Reliability Key Focus During Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today participated in a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at the Boilermakers Local 154 in Pittsburgh to discuss energy access and affordability. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
HARRISBURG – 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). “I strongly encourage eligible applicants in the five-county region […] [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 115 and SR 9
Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Room 461 MCB [Read More]
Yaw Looks for Common Ground with New Governor on Energy and Environmental Issues
Following the inauguration today in Harrisburg of new Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who serves as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, issued the following statement: [Read More]
Yaw Announces more than $1.7 Million in Funding for Parks and Recreation Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced more than $1.7 million in state funding for four park and recreation projects in Lycoming and Union counties. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Sits Down with PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) sat down Thursday with Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding during the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Yaw, Owlett, Announce $5 Million in Funding for Mansfield Projects
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced more than $5 million in state funding has been awarded to Mansfield Borough to install new water and sewer lines, providing clean drinking water for residents and ensuring wastewater can be discharged from local homes and businesses. [Read More]
Informational Meeting on Chesapeake Bay Issues
Senate Appropriations Committee, Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, and the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Allegheny Room, Farm Show Complex [Read More]
Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) last week was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session. Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013, and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39). [Read More]
Yaw to Reintroduce DEP Permitting Reform Measure
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today he plans to reintroduce legislation to help Pennsylvanians by reforming and accelerating certain permit approval processes within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read More]
Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Tomorrow, Jan. 10
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues. [Read More]
Yaw to Hold Telephone Town Hall Jan. 10
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Presides Over State Senate as New Session Begins
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) on Tuesday presided over the beginning of a new, two-year session, which included the formal election of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) as Senate president pro tempore. [Read More]