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June 29, 2026

Senate Calls for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters

The Senate today unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 326, which urges Congress to recommend Maj. Richard D. Winters for the Congressional Medal of Honor, said Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. [Read More]

June 26, 2026

Yaw: PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who supported the measure. [Read More]

June 23, 2026

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions

The state Senate today approved Senate Bill 730, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all healthcare settings. [Read More]

Published: June 22, 2026 | Press Conference: Tuesday, June 23

Natural Gas & Oil Day at the Capitol

Sen. Bartolotta and Sen. Yaw | Main Rotunda [Read More]

January 21, 2026 – Union County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 22, 2026 – Tour of Williamsport’s PDC Spas

January 20, 2026 – Honoring Loyalsock Township Superintendent Gerry McLaughlin on his retirement

January 20, 2026 – Honoring Loyalsock Township School District teacher and basketball coach, Ron Insinger, on his retirement

January 20, 2026 – Bradford County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 20, 2026 – Tioga County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 15, 2026 – Center for Rural PA Hearing on the Hemp Industry

January 14, 2026 – Ag and Rural Affairs Committees Joint Hearing at the 2026 Farm Show

January 14, 2026 – 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 8, 2026 – Reclaiming the gavel as chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission for 2026

January 29, 2026 – Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) quarterly Board of Directors meeting at Penn College

March 1, 2026 - The District at Lycoming Valley Highlights New Development at Open House — March 1, 2026 – The District at Lycoming Valley Highlights New Development at Open House

March 12, 2026 – Annual Student Government Seminar

March 15, 2026 – Jersey Shore kicks off 200th anniversary celebration

March 16, 2026 – County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Annual Legislative Reception

March 18, 2026 – Sen. Gene Yaw and Guest Chaplain of the Senate, Col. Ryan Kraus, along with his wife, Reverend Lisa Kraus

March 23, 2026 – District Champion Mifflinburg Area High School Wildcats football team captains

April 1, 2026 - Honoring Randall Allison on his Retirement — April 1, 2026 – Honoring Randall Allison on his Retirement

April 9, 2026 – Tioga County Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

April 9, 2026 – Tioga County Breakfast Metting on Agriculture

March 23, 2026 – United Way of North Central PA annual Day on the Hill

March 24, 2026 - Penn State student and Williamsport Area High School alumni, Kydreece Burks — March 24, 2026 – Penn State student and Williamsport Area High School alumni, Kydreece Burks

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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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