Senator Yaw Honors the Canton Warrior Football Team on PIAA Victory
February 24, 2023

Senator Yaw Honors the Canton Warrior Football Team on PIAA Victory

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) joined Canton High School administrators, faculty, students and staff on Thursday to recognize the Warrior Football Team for their 2022 PIAA District IV Class A Football Championship.  [Read More]

PennDOT, Partners Urge Designated Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
February 14, 2023

PennDOT, Partners Urge Designated Driving on Super Bowl Sunday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Highway Safety Network, the Pennsylvania State Police and Geisinger Medical Center Trauma Unit today joined at Mansfield University's Alumni Hall Student Center to urge designated driving and responsible party hosting for this Sunday's Super Bowl.  [Read More]

State Sen. Gene Yaw working on a bill for stream maintenance
February 14, 2023

State Sen. Gene Yaw working on a bill for stream maintenance

A state lawmaker is keen on not just letting water in streams go where it wants to, which often results in property and structural damage to bridges and roadways, leading to expensive repairs or replacements.  [Read More]

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts
February 14, 2023

Senator looks at future of power after close call with rolling blackouts

The possibility of rolling blackouts — which allegedly neared fruition across Pennsylvania at Christmastime — could be connected to using less reliable and “green” forms of energy such as solar and wind power, according to a state lawmaker.  [Read More]

Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce
February 10, 2023

Yaw Tours Commonwealth University, Mansfield Campus, to Discuss Education and Workforce

While in Tioga County this week, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) visited Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to explore education, workforce and academic programs.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program
February 10, 2023

Senator Yaw Meets with Leadership Lycoming Participants During “Government Day” Program

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) met with participants of the 2023 Leadership Lycoming program, sponsored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday.  [Read More]

Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process
February 9, 2023

Voter ID Strengthens Election Security, Improves Confidence in Process

By Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) In January, the state Senate passed, and I supported, legislation that would present three state constitutional amendments to voters, including a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to present identification at a polling place before they receive a ballot.  Approved identification would consist of photo and non-photo IDs alike.  Senate Bill 1, […]  [Read More]

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw
February 8, 2023

Voter ID legislation to ensure more fairness, accuracy supported by Yaw

State Sen. Gene Yaw supports pending voter identification legislation to ensure more fairness and accuracy at the polls.  [Read More]

Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant
February 2, 2023

Senator Yaw Honors Penn College Police Lieutenant

Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz today was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue.  [Read More]

Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett
January 30, 2023

Statement from Senator Yaw on Passing of Retired Rep. Garth Everett

We are all very saddened to hear of Garth’s passing.  [Read More]

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