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January 6, 2026

Pennsylvania, Ohio Officials Meet to Discuss PJM Market Outlook

In a collaborative effort to strengthen regional energy planning, market coordination and grid reliability, Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Ohio Sen. Brian Chavez (R-30) and Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes (R-97) convened with PJM Interconnection leadership last month to discuss the evolving electricity market landscape. [Read More]

December 30, 2025

Yaw Reflects on 2025 Progress, Sets Bold Agenda for 2026

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today reflected on a productive year in the Pennsylvania Senate and shared his vision for 2026. [Read More]

December 18, 2025

Yaw Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Misguided Calls to Reform PJM

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today issued the following statement: [Read More]

December 18, 2025

Yaw, Owlett Announce Over $2 Million Awarded to Projects in Bradford, Tioga Counties

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $2,098,776 in state funding has been awarded to several community improvement and economic development projects in Bradford and Tioga counties. [Read More]

December 18, 2025 – Honoring Dr. Alex Nesbitt, Susquehanna Hospice and Palliative Care medical director, on his retirement.

December 18, 2025 – Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange at Miele Manufacturing

December 18, 2025 – Honoring WellSpan Evangelical’s Kendra Aucker on her retirement

December 17, 2025 – L&I Secretary Nancy Walker visits Penn College to Highlight Apprenticeship Program

December 2, 2025 – Legislators and Utility officials from PA, Ohio Meet with PJM in Valley Forge to discuss market outlook

December 4, 2025 – Farm Plast announces an $8 million investment to open its first Pennsylvania facility in Muncy

November 20, 2025 – Honoring outgoing United Way of North Central PA President and CEO Ron Frick on his retirement

November 20, 2025 – Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast

November 19, 2025 – Students from Don Gill Elementary School in Wellsboro, along with Tioga County Commissioner Marc Rice and their teacher, Jennifer Sporer, visit the Capitol.

November 18, 2025 – American Power Play Leadership in Energy Award

November 11, 2025 – Williamsport’s Lycoming Engines Commemorates Veterans Day

November 6, 2025 – Route 14 Bridge Reopens in Trout Run

Bethany Eberlin, 2025 Sullivan Co. Fair Queen, and Autumn Dersham, 2025 Union Co. West End Fair Queen, visited the Capitol for Fair Queen Advocacy Day

November 4, 2025 – Opening of Berks Technical Institute Lewisburg Campus

October 22, 2025 – Union County Township Officials Annual Fall Convention

October 30, 2025 – 2025 Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture

November 4, 2025 – Celebrating $146,000 secured for Mifflinburg P.D.

October 17, 2025 – Crary Hose Company Celebrates $250,000 for Fire Station Construction Project

October 16, 2025 – 153rd Annual Pennsylvania State Grange Convention

October 17, 2025 – Pine Creek Rail Trail and Visitors Center Ribbon Cutting

October 15, 2025 – Kenneth C. Larson Jr. Memorial Highway Sign Unveiling Ceremony

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About Gene Yaw

In his free time, Sen. Yaw enjoys boating and spending time outdoors. On summer weekends, he can be found at the lake surrounded by family and friends. Sen. Yaw has coached Little League and coached and refereed for the American Youth Soccer Organization. He is a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Nittany Lion Club. Sen. Yaw and his wife, Ann S. Pepperman, Esq., reside in Loyalsock Township with their dog, Kipper. He is the proud dad of two children, Scott and Mackenzie, and the proud grandpa of four grandchildren.

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