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, Boscola Push to Restore Pennsylvania’s Traditional Rifle Season Opener, Citing Harm to Rural Communities
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]

Yaw Hosts Annual Student Government Seminar
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]

Yaw Highlights Pennsylvania’s Leadership, Regional Progress in 2025 Chesapeake Bay Commission Annual Report
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]

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February 26, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP

Senator Gene Yaw questions Secretary Jessica Shirley during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).   [Read More]

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]

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