News Updates from Senator Gene Yaw http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:20:00 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:20:00 This month's 'Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw' focuses on agriculture at the 96th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/0212/020312.htm Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:20:00 The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will host a listening session on 'Stream Cleaning' on Thursday, January 19th at 8:30AM to noon, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), the Center’s Board Chairman. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/0112/011412.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:20:00 The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced that area businesses throughout the 23rd Senate District will receive Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits for their financial contributions supporting the flood relief efforts, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2012/0112/010912.htm Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:20:00 This month's 'Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw' focuses on the importance of agriculture education and highlights the 21st Annual 'Ag Day' in Lycoming County. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1211/120811.htm Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:40:00 In response to the heavy flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, a comprehensive, bipartisan legislative package aimed at bringing relief to those affected by the disaster was approved by the full Senate, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1111/111811.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:40:00 This month's 'Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw' focuses on the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1111/110911.htm Wed, 9 Nov 2011 16:40:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today joined with the Lycoming County Commissioners to announce the release of state funding for the replacement and re-construction of two 9-1-1 communications towers along Armstrong and Long Ridge mountains. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1111/110311.htm Fri, 4 Nov 2011 13:20:00 Pennsylvania's Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) has completed a preliminary plan to redraw legislative boundaries based on the 2010 U.S. Census, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1111/110111.htm Tue, 2 Nov 2011 11:20:00 Legislation designed to further assist agricultural operations in times of disaster was approved today by the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, according to Committee Chairman State Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) and State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), the prime sponsor of Senate Bill 1323. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1111/110111-sb1323.htm Tue, 2 Nov 2011 11:15:00 Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) grant program will open for the 2011-12 heating season on November 1st, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/102811-liheap.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:50:00 State Grant recipients who have received funding through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and who have suffered casualty losses as a result of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, or other disasters, are encouraged to complete and submit a Casualty Loss Form for possible reconsideration of their State Grant award, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/102811-pheaa.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:00 With the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) will be introducing legislation to further assist agricultural operations in times of disaster that cause significant crop loss and damage.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/102711.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:20:00 The Center for Rural Pennsylvania today released the findings of, The Impact of Marcellus Gas Drilling on Rural Drinking Water Supplies, a Center-sponsored research project to provide an unbiased and large scale study of water quality in private water wells in rural Pennsylvania before and after the drilling of nearby Marcellus Shale gas wells, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/102411.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 9:00:00 A Williamsport-based business will be the recipient of a state grant, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/102111.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:20:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that his Towanda District Office located at 1 Elizabeth Street, Towanda, in the Progress Authority Building has re-opened. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/101711.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) today responded to recent paid advertisements by a Harrisburg special interest group which are both negative and factually incorrect. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/101411.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:50:00 The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today heard testimony on the lack of affordable housing stock in Lycoming County, according to Committee Chairman, State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/100411.htm Wed, 5 Oct 2011 9:10:00 The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing to seek testimony on how the natural gas industry is affecting the housing market, as well as the recent flood impact on housing in Lycoming County, according to committee Chairman State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/1011/100311.htm Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:15:00 The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold its quarterly Board meeting in the City of Williamsport this week, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/092611.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:45:00 In response to the heavy flooding caused by tropical storms Irene and Lee earlier this month, five senators today announced that they will introduce a comprehensive, bipartisan legislative package aimed at bringing relief to those affected by the disaster. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091911.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:45:00 As a result of wide-spread devastation caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, state senators representing northeastern and central Pennsylvania will unveil a bi-partisan legislative package to assist with the continuing flood relief efforts, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091511.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:00 Beginning today at 1PM, a Disaster Relief Center has been opened at the Towanda Fire Department, 101 Elm Street, Towanda, PA 18848 to help residents who have been impacted by the recent flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091411-bradford.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:10:00 Beginning today at 1PM, a Disaster Relief Center has been opened at the Loyalsock State Forest District Office, 6735 Route 220, Laporte, PA 18626 to help residents who have been impacted by the recent flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091411.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:55:00 Beginning Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 1PM, a Disaster Relief Center will open at 740 Fairfield Road, Montoursville, to help residents who have been impacted by the recent flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).   http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091311-center.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:32:00 Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties are encouraged to apply for federal assistance, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091311-flood.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:32:00 More than 80 exhibitors will be providing the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania's older residents at a Senior Expo today hosted by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Representative Garth Everett (R-84).  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091311.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 9:32:00 A decade has passed, but September 11th, 2001, remains as vivid as if it were yesterday. We each have our own recollections of where we were and what we were doing as the horrifying events unfolded and we still share the powerful emotions of shock, anger, and sorrow. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091211.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:32:00 Lycoming County Landfill Revised Operating Hours http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091111-lycoming.htm Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:32:00 The Department of Environmental Protection is advising residents whose homes or businesses have been affected by flood waters to take a number of precautions to assure a safe cleanup. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091111-dep.htm Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:30:00 North of State Route 973 at Slabtown, where the bridge is washed out on State Route 87 there is a dirt road that traffic has been using as a detour. This dirt roadway will be CLOSED as of 8 p.m. tonight http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/091111.htm Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:55:00 State Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Garth Everett will host a free 'Informational Fair for Seniors' http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/090611-expo.htm Tue, 6 Sep 2011 14:30:00 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 http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/090611.htm Tue, 6 Sep 2011 09:55:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) yesterday welcomed Doug Goodlander, Nutrient and Odor Management Coordinator at the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission, as well as Tom Murphy, Extension Educator and Co-Director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research for a 'Discussion on Agriculture' held at the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company Hall, Bradford County.  http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0911/090211.htm Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:03:00 State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) today welcomed Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary George Greig and Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board Member Lynda Bowman for a Discussion on Agriculture held at the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company Hall, Montgomery. http://www.senatorgeneyaw.com/press/2011/0811/083111.htm Thu, 1 Sep 2011 7:03:00