Senator Yaw
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
Yaw Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
February 18, 2026

Yaw Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant program for the 2026-27 academic year at pheaa.org/growpa.  [Read More]

Yaw, Boscola Propose Restoring Traditional Opening Day of Rifle Season
February 13, 2026

Yaw, Boscola Propose Restoring Traditional Opening Day of Rifle Season

A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure.  [Read More]

Stream Cleaning Bills Could Be the Key to Flood Prevention
February 5, 2026

Stream Cleaning Bills Could Be the Key to Flood Prevention

In August 2024, nearly every county in our region was impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Towns were evacuated and residents had to be rescued as flood waters engulfed homes, farms and roads.  [Read More]

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February 4, 2026

Senate Approves Yaw, Bartolotta Bill to Unlock Federal Well Funding

The state Senate today approved legislation to improve the abandoned and orphaned oil and gas well plugging process in Pennsylvania, according to bill sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46).  [Read More]

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February 4, 2026

Senate Approves Yaw Bill to Address Electric Generation Shortfall, Expand Energy Development

The state Senate today approved legislation to address the electric generation shortfall and expand energy development, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw Addresses PA Chemical Industry Council
February 2, 2026

Yaw Addresses PA Chemical Industry Council

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently addressed the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) during their quarterly Board of Directors meeting held at Williamsport’s Pennsylvania College of Technology.  [Read More]

Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties
January 28, 2026

Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced a recent $3,005,018 investment in the R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Bradford and Wyoming Counties for its Lehigh Tie Project. Funding was awarded through Pennsylvania’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs.  [Read More]

Owlett, Yaw Announce $750,000 Grant for Tioga Township Road Project
January 20, 2026

Owlett, Yaw Announce $750,000 Grant for Tioga Township Road Project

Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $750,000 has been awarded to upgrade Park Hill Road in Tioga Township, Tioga County.  [Read More]

Yaw, Hamm: $250,000 Awarded in Cherry Township
January 20, 2026

Yaw, Hamm: $250,000 Awarded in Cherry Township

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced $250,000 in state funding has been awarded in Cherry Township, Sullivan County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).  [Read More]

Yaw: $735,000 in State Funding Awarded to Union County Projects
January 20, 2026

Yaw: $735,000 in State Funding Awarded to Union County Projects

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $735,000 in state funding has been awarded to two projects in Union County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).  [Read More]

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