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Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2 Million in PHARE Funding
June 11, 2025

Yaw: 23rd Senate District Awarded Over $2 Million in PHARE Funding

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,170,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices
June 11, 2025

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Protect Consumers’ Energy Choices

A bill to ensure Pennsylvania residents have choices when it comes to fuel availability was approved today with bipartisan support from the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania
June 10, 2025

Yaw, Martin Resolution Designates June 8-14, 2025, as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania

The week of June 8th through June 14th, 2025, will be designated as “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 124, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair.  [Read More]

Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County
June 6, 2025

Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County

A new destination retail super store planned for Lycoming County could spur economic development and new opportunities for tourism and recreation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83). During today’s county commissioners meeting, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a new location in Muncy Township, its third in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

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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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