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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

Yaw Highlights Energy Wins Included in State Budget Package
July 13, 2026

Yaw Highlights Energy Wins Included in State Budget Package

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, highlighted several major energy policy initiatives included in the passage of the 2026-27 state budget, saying the measures will strengthen Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader while supporting long-term economic growth and electric grid reliability.  [Read More]

Yaw: More Flooding in Tioga County Highlights Urgent Need for Stream Maintenance Legislation
July 8, 2026

Yaw: More Flooding in Tioga County Highlights Urgent Need for Stream Maintenance Legislation

Following another weekend of flooding that damaged Potter Brook Road and surrounding areas in Westfield Township, Tioga County, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is reinforcing his call for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to advance his legislation giving local governments the authority they need to proactively maintain streams and reduce future damage.  [Read More]

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

Yaw: PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
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]

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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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