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Senator
Gene Yaw
Serving the 23rd District
Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga & Union Counties
Senator
Gene Yaw
Serving the 23rd District
Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga & Union Counties

Recent News

Area Legislators: Lycoming Township Bridges to be Designated in Memory of Longtime County Transportation Planner
October 29, 2026

Area Legislators: Lycoming Township Bridges to be Designated in Memory of Longtime County Transportation Planner

Two bridges carrying Interstate 99 over Pennsylvania Route 973 in Lycoming Township will soon be designated as the Mark Murawski Memorial Bridge, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83). The designation, which honors the longtime Lycoming County transportation planner and community leader who died unexpectedly in June, was included in Senate Bill 1217, an omnibus bridge-naming bill that contains memorial designations for bridges and highways across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Signed into Law
October 23, 2026

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Signed into Law

A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is now law, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14).  [Read More]

Bipartisan Bill Protecting Pennsylvanians from Harmful Chemicals Passes General Assembly
October 22, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Protecting Pennsylvanians from Harmful Chemicals Passes General Assembly

Legislation authored by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh) to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices has received final approval from the Pennsylvania General Assembly and now heads to Governor Josh Shapiro for his signature.  [Read More]

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk
October 22, 2026

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk

A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices.  [Read More]

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Pennsylvania Capitol

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203023
362 Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3023
Phone: (717) 787-3280
FAX: 717-772-0575
TTY – Use 711 (explained here)

Williamsport Office

175 Pine St., Suite 105
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 322-6457
800-443-5772
FAX: 570-327-3703

Wellsboro Office

5 Main St.
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-5231
FAX: 570-723-5119

About Gene Yaw

In his free time, Sen. Yaw enjoys boating and spending time outdoors. On summer weekends, he can be found at the lake surrounded by family and friends. Sen. Yaw has coached Little League and coached and refereed for the American Youth Soccer Organization. He is a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Nittany Lion Club. Sen. Yaw and his wife, Ann S. Pepperman, Esq., reside in Loyalsock Township with their dog, Kipper. He is the proud dad of two children, Scott and Mackenzie, and the proud grandpa of four grandchildren.
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