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April 20, 2026

Yaw Announces $250,000 for Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently joined members of the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program. The funding will support critical flood recovery efforts and the construction of the company’s new fire station in Tioga County. [Read More]

April 14, 2026

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles

A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present was introduced today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]

Published: April 13, 2026 | Hearing: Tuesday, April 28

Public hearing on resource adequacy, PJM market update, and barriers to entry for new power generation

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA | Watch Live [Read More]

April 13, 2026

Yaw, Owlett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” last week with dozens of participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Tioga and Bradford counties. [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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