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December 8, 2011 - Sen. Yaw's TV Report: The 21st Annual 'Ag Day' at the Hepburn Farm in Lycoming County

November 18, 2011 - Flood Relief Package Passes Senate

November 9, 2011 - Sen. Yaw's TV Report: Yaw Inspects Flood Devastation

November 3, 2011 - Senator Yaw, Lycoming County Commissioners Announce Funding for 9-1-1 Tower Project 

November 1, 2011 - Senator Yaw Sponsors Agriculture Recovery Bill

November 1, 2011 - Senator Yaw's New District Unveiled

October 28, 2011 - Yaw Announces Opening of LIHEAP Program – November 1

October 28, 2011 - Yaw Alerts PHEAA State Grant Recipients of Potential Flood-Related Casualty Loss Assistance

October 27, 2011 - Yaw to Introduce Measure Creating Agriculture Disaster Recovery Program 

October 26, 2011 - PENNVEST Approves Funding for Loyalsock Township 

October 24, 2011 - Cromaglass Corp. to Receive State Grant

October 21, 2011 - Yaw Encouraged by Study on Rural Drinking Water Supplies

October 17, 2011 - Senator Yaw's Towanda Office Re-Opens 

October 14, 2011 - Sen. Yaw Responds to Negative, Factually Incorrect TV Ad

October 4, 2011 - Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Housing Needs, Affordability 

October 3, 2011 - Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss the Natural Gas Industry / Flood Impact on Housing in Lycoming County

September 26, 2011 - Yaw Welcomes Center for Rural PA to Williamsport 

September 19, 2011 - Senators Unveil Flood Relief Package

September 15, 2011 - Senator Yaw, Senate Colleagues to Unveil Bi-Partisan Legislative Flood Relief Package

September 14, 2011 - Disaster Relief Center Opened in Bradford County

September 14, 2011 - Disaster Relief Center Opened in Laporte, Sullivan County

September 13, 2011 - Disaster Relief Center to Open in Montoursville, Lycoming County 

September 13, 2011 - Yaw Encourages Residents Impacted by Flooding to Apply for Assistance 

September 13, 2011 - Senator Yaw, Representative Everett Host Senior Expo Today 

September 12, 2011 - Yaw Issues Statement on Anniversary of 9-11

September 11, 2011 - DEP Offers Tips to Residents Dealing with Flood-ravaged Property

September 11, 2011 - Lycoming County Landfill Revised Operating Hours

September 11, 2011 - Montoursville:  Road Closure Alert for Detour Near Slabtown

September 6, 2011 - Sen. Yaw and Rep. Everett Announce Senior Expo 2011

September 6, 2011 - Sen. Yaw will Join the Williamsport Bureau of Fire and the PA Safe Homes Coalition to Give Away Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors

September 2, 2011 - Senator Yaw Hosts 'Discussion on Agriculture' in Bradford County 

August 31, 2011 - Senator Yaw Hosts 'Discussion on Agriculture'

August 24, 2011 - Yaw Joins Stotz Family to Honor Little League Founder 

August 23, 2011 - Yaw to Host Breakfast 'Meetings on Agriculture' 

August 23, 2011 - Media Advisory: Sen. Yaw Announces Market Street Bridge Dedication Ceremony

August 19, 2011 - Yaw Encourages Homeowners Facing Threat of Foreclosure to Apply for EHLP Assistance

August 19, 2011 - Media Advisory: Sen. Yaw Announces Market Street Bridge Dedication Ceremony  

August 18, 2011 - Rural-Urban Leadership Program (RULE) Seeks Local Leaders

August 1, 2011 - Sen. Yaw Appointed to LCHIC Board of Directors

July 26, 2011 - Lycoming County Awarded DEP Grant

July 21, 2011 - Sen. Yaw's TV Report: Yaw Visits T.A. Seeds, Lycoming County

July 20, 2011 - PENNVEST Approves Funding for South Williamsport Project

July 7, 2011 - Governor Signs Yaw Bridge Naming Bill 

June 30, 2011 - Yaw Applauds Responsible Budget for 2011 - 2012

June 30, 2011 - Yaw Bridge Naming Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

June 22, 2011 - Senate Committee Discusses Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

June 21, 2011 - Senate Panel Approves Bill Honoring Fallen State Trooper 

June 21, 2011 - Media Advisory - Public Hearing on Senate Bill 920

June 20, 2011 - Senate Approves 'Castle Doctrine' Bill 

June 15, 2011 - Senate Approves Ban on 'Bath Salts'

June 14, 2011 - Natural Gas 'Impact Fee' Approved by Senate Committee

June 6, 2011 - Yaw's Oil and Gas 'Invoice Itemization' Bill Passes Senate 

June 3, 2011 - Yaw Announces Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extension 

May 25, 2011 - Yaw Testifies in Support of Center for Rural Pennsylvania

May 24, 2011 - Yaw Supports Citizenship Legislation 

May 12, 2011 - Yaw to Hold Annual Student Government Seminar 

May 11, 2011 - Yaw Bill Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

April 26, 2011 - Senator Yaw Joins State Housing Officials to Celebrate New 'Anti-Blight Law'

April 11, 2011 - Senate Approves Yaw Bridge Naming Bill 

April 6, 2011 - Yaw Elected Chairman of Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board

April 5, 2011 - Committees Hold Joint Meeting on Land Banks

March 29, 2011 - Yaw Encourages Fire Companies to Apply for Funding

March 28, 2011 - Senator Yaw Announces LIHEAP Deadline Extension

March 9, 2011 - Senate Committee Approves Yaw Legislation Renaming Market Street Bridge

March 4, 2011 - Senator Yaw Introduces Legislation Protecting Pennsylvania's Water Resources

January 20, 2011 - Senator Yaw to Serve on Six Senate Committees

November 18, 2010 - Senate Panel Hears Testimony on Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale Drilling 

November 17, 2010 - Senate Hearing to Focus on Marcellus Shale Job-Creation

October 27, 2010 - Senator Yaw's Clean and Green Legislation Signed Into Law

October 14, 2010 - Senator Yaw's Clean and Green Proposal Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor's Desk for Signature

October 14, 2010 - Senate Panel Hears Testimony on Improving Housing Authority Operations

October 13, 2010 - Media Alert - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Housing Authorities

September 29, 2010 - Capitol Hearing Focuses on Housing Shortage Resulting From Marcellus Shale Drilling Boom 

September 20, 2010 - Media Advisory - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Additional Hearing in Harrisburg on the Natural Gas Industry Impact on Housing in Northcentral Pennsylvania

September 16, 2010 - Senate Panel Hears Testimony on New Tool to Fight Urban Blight 

September 13, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on House Bill 712 and the Creation of Land Banks 

September 10, 2010 - Senator Yaw and Representative Everett to Host Senior Expo

September 9, 2010 - DEP Posts Marcellus Shale Well Production Numbers Online 

August 30, 2010 - Senator Yaw Highlights Mifflinburg, Union County in Monthly TV Program 

August 4, 2010 - Loan Packages Announced by PENNVEST

August 3, 2010 - Penn State Coop. Extension to Hold Water Testing Workshops 

July 14, 2010 - Environmental Quality Board to Hold July Hearings on Oil and Gas Issues; Senator Yaw Urges Public to Attend and Provide Input

July 9, 2010 - Local Communities Organizations Receive State Grants and Low-Interest Loans

July 2, 2010 - PUC to Hold Public Hearings on Natural Gas Gathering Application 

June 30, 2010 - Yaw Votes For Fiscally Responsible Budget

June 30, 2010 - Senator Yaw Tells Senate Panel Communication Vital In Developing Natural Gas Emergency Preparedness Plan 

June 29, 2010 - Megan's Law Update Pushed through Senate Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg

May 25, 2010 - Bradford and Sullivan Counties Awarded DEP Grants

May 25, 2010 - Lycoming County Efforts to Update Solid Waste Plan Gets Boost from DEP 

May 24, 2010 - Environmental Education Grants Announced by DEP 

May 11, 2010 - Senate Majority Policy Hearing on Natural Gas Pipelines

May 11, 2010 - Yaw Hosts Senate Majority Leader for Marcellus Well Tour 

May 7, 2010 - Media Advisory - TUESDAY: Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Marcellus Shale Pipelines

April 28, 2010 - Transportation Committee Chair Tours Marcellus Shale Drilling Site 

April 26, 2010 - Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority Granted $900,000 for CNG Project

April 21, 2010 - DEP Grant Funding Providing Incentives to Recycle in PA

April 16, 2010 - Yaw Supports DEP's Strong Oversight Over Drilling Operations 

April 14, 2010 - East Lycoming School District Receives $1 Million Grant for Solar Energy Program 

April 8, 2010 - Yaw Applauds Decision to Reject Tolling of I-80

March 23, 2010 - Governor Signs Yaw Legislation to Set Reporting Requirements for Gas Wells  

March 18, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Hears Testimony on Urban Modernization

March 16, 2010 - Yaw Legislation to Set Reporting Requirements for Gas Wells Sent to Governor

March 16, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Philadelphia Hearing on Urban Modernization

February 24, 2010 - Local School District Benefits From Alternative Energy Grant  

February 18, 2010 - Efforts to Close Loophole in Megan's Law Underway in State Senate

February 17, 2010 - Yaw Announces Recycling Grants in 23rd Senatorial District 

February 8, 2010 - Sen. Yaw: DEP Soliciting Comments on Revised Oil and Gas Regulations

February 8, 2010 - State LCB Prepares to Accept Grant Applications

February 2, 2010 - Senator Yaw's Clean and Green Proposal Passes Senate, Heads to House

February 2, 2010 - Various Grants Announced by State Agencies

January 29, 2010 - Yaw Lauds Addition of DEP Personnel to Step Up Drilling Enforcement Efforts

January 21, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Hears Testimony on Impact of Natural Gas Industry on Housing in Northcentral Pennsylvania

January 19, 2010 - Local Organizations, Municipalities Receive State Grants 

January 19, 2010 - Need for Additional Telephone Numbers Prompts PUC to Consider Changes to 570 Area Code

January 18, 2010 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on the Impact of the Natural Gas Industry on Housing in North Central Pennsylvania

January 5, 2010 - Yaw Opposes Legislation to Legalize Table Games

January 5, 2010 - Free H1N1 Clinics Being Held in 23rd District 

December 17, 2009 - Senate Confirms New Ag Secretary 

December 16, 2009 - PennDOT Announces Holiday Closings of Driver's License and Photo Centers

December 16, 2009 - Senator Yaw Proposes Legislation to Hold Down School Pension Costs

December 15, 2009 - Environmental Quality Board Extends Commenting Period on Wood Burner Boilers

December 10, 2009 - Senate Agriculture Committee Examines Current Milk Pricing System

December 9, 2009 - DEP Announces Various Grants to Area Businesses, Individuals and Communities

December 7, 2009 - Pa Conservation Grants Announced

December 7, 2009 - Children 10 and Older Can Now Obtain Photo Identification Cards

December 3, 2009 - Senator Yaw Testifies At Hearing on Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers 

December 2, 2009 - New License Plates Honor PA Veterans

December 1, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Encourages Participation at Upcoming Public Hearing on Proposed Outdoor Wood-Fired Furnaces 

November 30, 2009 - Yaw Calls on Federal Government to Reject Tolling of Interstate 80

November 18, 2009 - Three 23rd District Businesses Receive DEP Grants

November 9, 2009 - Sen. Yaw's Monthly TV Program Features EMS Training Exercise at Gas Drilling Site

November 7, 2009 - Senate Awaits House Action on Bills by Senator Dominic Pileggi (The Daily Local News)     

October 20, 2009 - Senator Yaw Lauds Sayre Area School District for Being First in State to Offer H1N1 Vaccine to Students

October 9, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

October 6, 2009 - Senator Yaw Votes for Fiscally Responsible State Budget

September 30, 2009 - Senator Yaw Urges Area Residents to Visit his Website For Information and Updates on State and Local Issues

September 29, 2009 - Yaw Announces Local Recycling Grants and Low-Interest Two Percent Fire Loans

September 22, 2009 - Yaw Urges Students to Take Part in PLCB Poster Contest

September 18, 2009 - Briefing Details Preventative Measures to Avoid Swine Flu

September 11, 2009 - Senator Yaw Supports Bipartisan Budget Proposal; Says Compromise Needed to Keep Services Operating 

August 28, 2009 - The following editorial appeared in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette urging the governor and legislature to reduce spending and oppose tax hikes in this year’s proposed budget.  This is the position Senator Yaw has taken throughout budget negotiations.  He has consistently opposed an increase in the personal income tax and is urging passage of a fiscally responsible state budget that includes no new taxes, holds the line on spending and continues to fund core government programs such as education.  (Courtesy of Williamsport Sun-Gazette, August 28, 2009)

August 28, 2009 - Yaw Supports Municipal Pension Relief Measure

August 24, 2009 - Senator Yaw Pushes to Restore Funding for Vital Government Services

August 24, 2009 - Local Organizations Receive Funding From the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority

August 11, 2009 - Budget Update - Race to the Top

August 10, 2009 - Union, Sullivan and Susquehanna Counties Receive DEP Grants

July 22, 2009 - Yaw Announces Latest Round of PENNVEST Funding for 23rd District 

July 21, 2009 - Senate Sends Balanced, "Responsible" Budget Back to House

July 14, 2009 - Senator Yaw Announces H2O PA Grant for the 23rd District

July 13, 2009 - Yaw Announces Grants and Loans to Area Organizations and Businesses

July 8, 2009 - Yaw Bill Reported Out of House Committee 

July 8, 2009 - Yaw Urges House, Governor to Take Action on Budget Plan

July 8, 2009 - Lewisburg to Receive Grant to Combat Underage Drinking

July 7, 2009 - Vandine Confirmed as District Judge in Sullivan County

July 1, 2009 - Senate Panel Approves Measure to Fight Neighborhood Blight

June 24, 20009 - Local Organizations and Fire Companies Benefit from State Funding 

June 17, 2009 -Committee Acts on Yaw's Clean and Green Proposal

June 16, 2009 - Yaw Supports Bill to Keep State Parks Open 

June 12, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Seeks Testimony On Issues Affecting Third-Class Cities

June 9, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Issues Affecting Third-Class Cities 

June 8, 2009 - Yaw's Bill Expanding Gas Well Reporting Requirements Approved by Senate  

June 5, 2009 - Senator Yaw Corrects Misinformation Regarding Senate-Passed State Budget 

June 1, 2009 - Senator Yaw to Hold Open House at Williamsport Office

May 14, 2009 - Senators Hear Testimony on Measures to Promote Community Revitalization 

May 11, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Community Revitalization in Times of Budget Stress 

May 7, 2009 - Yaw Announces Environmental Grants

May 6, 2009 - Senator Gene Yaw Comments on Senate Republican Budget Proposal  

May 5, 2009 - Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Blight Legislation

May 1, 2009 - Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee to Hold Hearing on Blighted Property and the Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (SB 1291 OF 2007-2008 Session)

April 29, 2009 - Senator Yaw Announces Grants to Local Organizations

April 14, 2009 - Yaw Announces Growing Greener Grants

April 13, 2009 - Application Period to Open: Fiscal Year 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

April 9, 2009 - Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Marcellus Shale Gas Reserves

April 7, 2009 - Yaw Encourages Residents to Enjoy Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors This Year 

April 6, 2009 - Public Hearing to be held THURSDAY on Marcellus Shale Gas Reserves

April 3, 2009 - Yaw Announces Grants to Local Organizations

March 31, 2009 - Yaw Urges Governor to Restore Funding Cuts for Agriculture

March 26, 2009 - Senate Panel Approves Senator Yaw’s Housing Trust Fund Legislation

March 25, 2009 - Yaw Opposes Plan to Divert DCNR Lease Money to General Fund

March 18, 2009 - Yaw Joins Effort for PA Gaming Board Reform

March 16, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

March 16, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Calls for Legislation to Create the Pennsylvania Housing Trust Fund

March 10, 2009 - Senate Approves Bills to Combat Methamphetamine

March 9, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Union County

March 6, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreaches in Susquehanna County

February 23, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Sullivan County

February 19, 2009 - Senator Yaw Seeks Changes to State's 'Clean and Green' Law

February 19, 2009 - Senator Yaw Introduces Bill to Stop "Revolving Door" Between Government Work and Lobbying

February 17, 2009 - Senator Yaw’s Office to Provide Assistance With Property Tax and Rent Rebate Forms

February 11, 2009 - Sen. Yaw Co-Sponsors Legislation to Return Funds from Legislative Accounts to State's General Fund

February 6, 2009 - Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Union County

February 4, 2009 - Senator Yaw:  Legislature to Face Tough Choices on Proposed State Budget

January 30, 2009 - Yaw Urges Constituents to Sign-up For E-mail Updates

January 26, 2009 - Yaw Pledges Action on State's Clean and Green Law

January 12, 2009 - Yaw Announces District Offices Locations

January 6, 2009 - Senator Gene Yaw Sworn into Office

December 5, 2008 - Yaw Appointed as Chairman of Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee