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 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]

Economic Development 101: The Williamsport Lumber Yards
April 7, 2026

Economic Development 101: The Williamsport Lumber Yards

Economic development is truly the process by which communities are transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in Williamsport’s Lumber Yards project, set to host its first tournament this coming weekend. The facility features six lighted synthetic turf fields for youth baseball and girls’ and women’s softball, a convertible collegiate-size field, concessions and a hospitality hub.  [Read More]

Yaw Joins Pennsylvania Leaders Calling on Congress to Protect Freight Rail
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]

Yaw to Introduce Bill Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
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]

Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe
March 25, 2026

Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe

In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications.  [Read More]

Yaw Bill Targets Outdated Oil and Gas Law to Speed Utica Drilling
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]

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, Pickett Announce Funding for Natural Gas Expansion Awarded in Wyalusing Borough
March 18, 2026

Yaw, Pickett Announce Funding for Natural Gas Expansion Awarded in Wyalusing Borough

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced $877,918 in state funding has been awarded to a natural gas expansion project in Wyalusing Borough, Bradford County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE).  [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]

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