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Published: July 1, 2025
| Hearing: Wednesday, July 16
Public hearing on Rural Healthcare Provider Policies: Examples from Other Jurisdictions
Center for Rural Pennsylvania | Room 8E-A, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
June 30, 2025
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026. [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]
June 26, 2025
Senate Approves Bill Renaming I-180 Corridor for Local Veteran and Engineer
The State Senate today approved a bill designating a portion of Interstate 180 in Lycoming County as the Kenneth C. Larson, Jr. Memorial Highway, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). Yaw sponsored the original measure in honor of the late veteran and engineer’s decades of service to Pennsylvania’s regional development and transportation infrastructure. [Read More]
June 20, 2025 – Williamsport’s Prysmian Group Celebrates Expansion
June 24, 2025 – Bradford County dairy farmer Jim Van Blarcom Reappointed to Pennsylvania Milk Board
June 24, 2025 – Natural Gas and Oil Day at the Capitol
June 24, 2025 – Rally for Fair Skill Game Regulations at the Capitol
June 11, 2025 – Pennsylvania Pipe Trades Association Annual Conference
June 20, 2025 – Legislative Coal Caucus Breakfast Briefing
June 9, 2025 – “Little League World Series Week” highlights Lycoming County Tradition
June 9, 2025 – Army 250th Birthday Celebration at the Capitol
June 3, 2025 – State champion Muncy High School wrestler, Austin Johnson, is recognized on the Senate Floor as part of PA Wrestling Day at the Capitol.
May 20, 2025 – Newman Commons Housing project ribbon cutting ceremony
May 16, 2025 – Penn College holds Spring 2025 commencement ceremony.
May 9, 2025 – Lycoming College President Kent Trachte retirement celebration.
May 14, 2025 – Faith Church Montoursville’s Music from the Heart program performs at the State Capitol.
April 23, 2025 – Members of the Senate ERE Committee join the PA Grade Crude Oil Coalition to visit a conventional well plugging operation in Clarendon, Warren County.
May 13, 2025 – Welcoming the 2025 PIAA 3A girls’ basketball state champion Loyalsock Lady Lancers to the Senate Floor
April 30, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Monroe County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.
April 25, 2025 – Develop Tioga Legislative Breakfast
April 16, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Lycoming County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.
April 14, 2025 – Lycoming County Farm Bureau Spring Meeting
April 9, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Lebanon County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.
April 9, 2025 – Students from Lycoming College visit Harrisburg for AICUP Day on the Hill
April 9, 2025 – Students from Penn College and President Michael Reed visit the Capitol as part of Penn State Advocacy Day
April 4, 2025 – Discussing water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2025 Water Council Meeting.
April 2, 2025 – Karl Brown Award for Conservation Leadership
March 28, 2025 – Pennsylvania Money Match checks reach Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes.
March 27, 2025 – Loyalsock Lady Lancers Win State Championship
March 25, 2025 – Dr. Troy Ott, Dean of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.
March 22, 2025 – PA Forest Products Association Advocacy Day with local business owners.
March 26, 2025 – PIAA Class AA State Champion, Troy Trojans Football
March 24, 2025 – Williamsport Area High School Marching Millionaires visit the Capitol.
March 24, 2025 – Canton FFA member and American FFA Degree winner, Gracie Mead, along with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.
March 20, 2020 – Tioga County Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
March 13, 2025 – 2025 Student Government Seminar
March 12, 2025 – Loyalsock Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years of Service
February 21, 2025 – Central PA Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast
February 27, 2025 – Visit to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital to Discuss Rural Health Care Worker Shortage
February 13, 2025 – Leadership Lycoming Class of 2025 “Government Day”
February 10, 2025 – PA Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker visits Williamsport for a tour of Lycoming Engines and Penn College
January 23, 2025 – Discussing energy and grid reliability at the Manufacturer & Business Association legislative luncheon in Erie
January 27, 2025 – Welcoming job shadow for the day, Ella Adkins, to the Senate Floor.
February 2, 2025 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania travels to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day
January 8, 2025 – Milk toast at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show Public Officials Luncheon
January 9, 2025 – Presenting Keystone Degree recipient, Ben Neiley of Northeast Bradford, with a congratulatory Senate certificate at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
January 8, 2025 – Visiting with members of the Canton FFA at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
January 9, 2025 – Visiting with the Painter sisters of Tioga County, founders of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt, at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
January 9, 2025 – Presenting Keystone Degree recipient, Tyler Engel of Trout Run, with a congratulatory Senate certificate at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
January 9, 2025 – Center for Rural PA and the Rural Population Revitalization Commission hold inaugural meeting and press conference.
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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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