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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: Nearly $450,000 Awarded to Local Nonpublic Schools for Safety and Security Improvements
June 5, 2026

Yaw: Nearly $450,000 Awarded to Local Nonpublic Schools for Safety and Security Improvements

Eight nonpublic schools in Bradford, Lycoming and Tioga counties have been awarded nearly $450,000 in Targeted School Safety Grants through Pennsylvania’s School Safety and Security Committee, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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June 1, 2026

PIAA Class AA State Champion Wrestler, Gage Wentzel of Montoursville

PIAA Class AA State Champion Wrestler, Gage Wentzel of Montoursville  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1236
June 1, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 1236

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

Yaw Urges PJM to Hold States Accountable for Energy Policies, Protect Pennsylvania Ratepayers
May 21, 2026

Yaw Urges PJM to Hold States Accountable for Energy Policies, Protect Pennsylvania Ratepayers

In a letter sent to PJM Interconnection leadership, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, urged major reforms to the regional capacity market to ensure states pursuing aggressive climate policies bear the costs of those decisions rather than shifting them onto Pennsylvania consumers.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
May 7, 2026

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering on Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 2017
May 5, 2026

Meeting to consider HB 2017

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

State Senate Declares April 26 through May 2, 2026, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
April 23, 2026

State Senate Declares April 26 through May 2, 2026, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania

The state Senate recently declared the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Yaw sponsored Senate Resolution 273 alongside Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”
April 23, 2026

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

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

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
April 14, 2026

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect 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 was introduced today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
April 13, 2026

Yaw, Owlett Host Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” last week with dozens of participants representing agriculture and agribusiness in Tioga and Bradford counties.  [Read More]

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