April 9, 2026
Public hearing on data centers
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA | Watch Live [Read More]
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April 1, 2026
Yaw Joins Pennsylvania Leaders Calling on Congress to Protect Freight Rail
A coalition of local elected officials and industry leaders from across Pennsylvania are expressing their support for maintaining a strong, flexible and forward-looking freight rail network as Congress works to reauthorize federal surface transportation legislation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
March 26, 2026
Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting 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 will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
March 24, 2026
Yaw Bill Targets Outdated Oil and Gas Law to Speed Utica Drilling
A new bill aimed at updating Pennsylvania’s Oil and Gas Conservation Law to match today’s drilling practices and speed up permit reviews for Utica wells will soon be introduced, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
March 23, 2026
Yaw, Boscola Push to Restore Pennsylvania’s Traditional Rifle Season Opener, Citing Harm to Rural Communities
A bill to restore Pennsylvania’s traditional opening day of statewide firearms deer season was introduced in the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), sponsors of the measure. [Read More]
March 17, 2026
Yaw Hosts Annual Student Government Seminar
Nearly 200 students from 15 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus on Thursday to participate in a student government seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. [Read More]
March 10, 2026
Yaw Highlights Pennsylvania’s Leadership, Regional Progress in 2025 Chesapeake Bay Commission Annual Report
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, highlighted Pennsylvania’s strong leadership in watershed restoration and the broader progress across its member states outlined in the Commission’s 2025 Annual Report. [Read More]