Tiffany P, Author at Senator Yaw

October 27, 2025

Yaw, Williams Lead Bipartisan Effort to Regulate Skill Games, Crack Down on Illegal Games and Nuisance Locations

Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Anthony Williams (D-8) today introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate skill games in the commonwealth and crack down on illegal gaming and nuisance locations. The proposal builds on legislation introduced by Yaw for several sessions and incorporates language to prohibit skill games in “stop-and-go” stores, a long-time priority for Williams. [Read More]

October 24, 2025

Yaw Announces $250,000 for Crary Hose Company Construction Project

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently joined members of the Crary Hose Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the 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]

October 21, 2025

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]

September 8, 2025

Yaw, Hamm to Host Annual Senior Expo September 18

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Thursday, September 18th in Montoursville. [Read More]

September 2, 2025

Yaw, Argall Public Hearing Focused on Higher Education and PA Workforce Partnerships

WILLIAMSPORT – Strategies to strengthen partnerships between educators and workforce development organizations were examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at Lycoming College. Legislators, educators, employers, leaders of labor and career development organizations, and students came together to discuss how […] [Read More]

August 27, 2025

Yaw, Miller Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam

State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) recently introduced Senate Bill 980 which limits the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [Read More]

August 21, 2025

My District: Is Home to the Little League Baseball World Series

Every August, hundreds of boys from across the U.S. and 30 other countries descend on a historic riverfront town in north-central Pennsylvania to compete for recognition as the best young baseball players in the world. [Read More]

August 21, 2025

State Sen. Gene Yaw receives Little League Friendship Award

South Williamsport, Pa. — A dedicated advocate for youth sports and community. development, as well as a former Little League coach himself, Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw has been named as the recipient of the 2025 W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award. [Read More]

July 28, 2025

Yaw’s Pro-Jobs, Pro-Growth Voting Record Scores 100%

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently earned a 2024-25 legislative voting score of 100% from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for his consistent support of pro-jobs and pro-growth policies. [Read More]

June 30, 2025

Area Elected Officials Encouraged by Acquisition of Blossburg Foundry

Elected officials representing Tioga County issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Rytoriacap Inc. (Rytoria) has acquired ASC Engineered Solutions’ foundry and facilities in Blossburg. Those making the statement include: Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-5), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Tioga County Commissioners Sam VanLoon, Marc Rice and Shane Nickerson. [Read More]