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October 13, 2026

Yaw, Owlett: Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Recreation Projects in Tioga County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced $494,700 has been awarded to two recreation projects in Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]

October 8, 2026

Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions Approved by House Committee

Legislation to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all health care settings was approved today by the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of Senate Bill 730. [Read More]

October 5, 2026

Senate Bill 980 – Final Passage

Senate Bill 980 – Final Passage [Read More]

October 5, 2026

Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate

A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. [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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