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March 14, 2025

February 20, 2025 House Policy Committee Meeting

Senator Yaw speaks at House Policy Committee Meeting  [Read More]

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee
March 12, 2025

Stream Maintenance Key to Preventing Devastating Floods, Says Senate Majority Policy Committee

Local officials and conservation experts shared their perspectives on how maintaining and repairing streams prevents flooding from wreaking havoc on homes and employers during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport
March 5, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Review Flood Mitigation in Williamsport

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will visit Williamsport next week at the invitation of Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) to review flood mitigation strategies and state programs to repair streams.  [Read More]

Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention
March 3, 2025

Yaw Stream Cleaning Bills Could Aid with Flood Prevention

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced plans to reintroduce a package of bills addressing stream maintenance and giving counties and municipalities greater flexibility in handling obstructions and flood-related hazards in local waterways.  [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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