Sen. Yaw Encouraged by Legislative Support in 2022
With the conclusion of the 2021-2022 legislative session, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) reflects upon the legislative accomplishments from the last year that advanced Pennsylvania’s energy and environmental goals while laying the groundwork for more progress ahead. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Talks with WENY News on Monday
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) this week provided a legislative recap of the 2021-2022 legislative session in Harrisburg to WENY News. Today, lawmakers will reconvene in Harrisburg for the start of the new legislative session. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: DEP Accepting Applications for County Recycling Coordinator Grants Beginning Jan. 2
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be accepting applications beginning Jan. 2, 2023, for County Recycling Coordinator Grants under Section 903 of Act 101. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw, Rep. Owlett Tour Tioga County Flood-Prone Areas, Discuss Stream Maintenance Efforts
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Rep. Clint Owlett and others on Tuesday in Tioga County for a tour and discussion on flood protection and its impact on the community. Flooding now threatens to undermine new bridge abutments in the county. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Reminds Area Veteran Organizations of Grant Opportunities through Veterans’ Trust Fund
The Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is now accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Applications can be submitted until 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: $2.3 Million Awarded to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved several state investments this week to help local law enforcement agencies better protect their communities, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces More Farmland Preserved in Tioga, Union Counties
Additional acres of farmland in the 23rd senate district will be protected for future generations following today’s approval of the purchase of conservation easements by the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces Railroad Investments Totaling $4.5 Million in 23rd District
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced today a $4.5 million investment in the 23rd district to support four freight lines through the state’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces Legislation to Protect Power Grid
The state must do more to protect its power grid from sabotage, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said today. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Announces Matt Wise as District Director
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced the hiring of Matt Wise as district director for the 23rd senatorial district. He will be working out of Senator Yaw’s Williamsport office, located at 175 Pine Street, Suite 105. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw: State Grants Awarded to Bradford County Historical Society
The Bradford County Historical Society has been awarded state grants in the amount of $8,863 to help support operations and the creation of a records storage room, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union), who all advocated for the funding. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Joins Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for Morning Member Connection
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined elected officials and business leaders from across Lycoming County for the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s annual Morning Member Connection. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Announces Plans to Reintroduce Solar Bonding & Decommissioning Legislation
Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced Wednesday he planned to re-introduce legislation to establish bonding and decommissioning requirements for project developers who seek to install or operate commercial solar electric generation facilities in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Joins WKOK’s “On The Mark” Program December 7th
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will be a featured guest on the Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 radio program “On The Mark” with Program Director and Host Mark Lawrence. The program will air LIVE beginning at 8:30AM on Newsradio 1070 WKOK. [Read More]
Senator Yaw to Serve Residents of Tioga County Following Legislative Redistricting
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) welcomes Tioga County into the 23rd Senate District this month and looks forward to representing its residents and their interests in Harrisburg. [Read More]
Legislators Applaud Lycoming Mall Revitalization RACP Investment
A project to revitalize the Lycoming Mall in Muncy Township has received $5 million in funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) who advocated for the funding. [Read More]
Op-Ed: I Stand with the Constitution
The political climate in the United States nears an instability unwitnessed by anyone alive today. We hear calls for revolution across the political spectrum amid a national debate over the intent of the Constitution – the very foundation of our republic that’s transformed our American experiment into a symbol of opportunity, freedom and constancy across the world. [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Recognizes Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director on Retirement
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) recently recognized outgoing Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director, Ann Swanson, on her upcoming retirement. [Read More]
Senator Yaw Secures Funding for New Berlin Police Department Radio System
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced a $25,000 state investment for the Borough of New Berlin, Union County, this week. The grant was used to upgrade the radios for the Borough’s Police Department. [Read More]
Senator Gene Yaw Honored as Champion of Small Business
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business for his impeccable voting record in support of key small business issues during the 2021-22 legislative session. [Read More]
Yaw Legislation Ensuring Royalty Transparency for Leaseholders Signed Into Law
Legislation aimed at ensuring landowners are afforded a clear and distinct assessment of royalties paid to them through lease agreements with oil and natural gas operators has been signed by Governor Tom Wolf, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Senator Yaw Visits Jersey Shore Area High School
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) paid a visit to Jersey Shore Area High School on Friday, where he spoke with junior and senior high school students on issues affecting state government. [Read More]
Yaw: Williamsport Pine Square Improvement Project Receives $400,000 Investment
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today applauded a $400,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in Williamsport, which will support the Pine Square improvement project. [Read More]
Yaw: Union County’s Albright Care Services Receives $500,000 Investment for Improvement Project
Albright Care Services Center received a $500,000 state investment this week to create a Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) program at its facility in Lewisburg, Union County. [Read More]
Yaw Bill Ensuring Royalty Transparency for Leaseholders Heads to Governor
Legislation aimed at ensuring landowners are afforded a clear and distinct assessment of royalties paid to them through lease agreements with oil and natural gas operators heads to the governor’s desk, said prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Sen. Yaw Touts National Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 29
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 29, 2022, 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]
Yaw: LNG Exports Critical in Preventing Emissions Backslide
America must boost liquified natural gas (LNG) exports in the coming decade to prevent a reversal of the monumental emissions reductions we’ve achieved over the last 20 years, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Yaw Announces $1.6 Million for Williamsport Revitalization Projects
Two projects in the City of Williamsport received a total of $1.6 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) today to breathe new life into Williamsport’s Old City neighborhood, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
*Media Advisory* Senate ERE Committee Will Examine Role of LNG in Strengthening American Energy Security on the World Stage
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee scheduled a hearing for Thursday, Oct. 27 in Philadelphia to discuss the pivotal role of liquified natural gas (LNG) in strengthening American energy security globally. [Read More]
Meeting to consider the nomination of Sarah Clark to the Environmental Hearing Board, followed by a voting meeting to consider SB 1338 and SB 1339, followed by an informational briefing on Legionnaires Disease and related legislation (SB 1225)
Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Tuesday, October 25 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]