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Published: April 13, 2026 | Hearing: Tuesday, April 28

Public hearing on resource adequacy, PJM market update, and barriers to entry for new power generation

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA | Watch Live [Read More]

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]

Published: April 9, 2026 | Hearing: Friday, April 17

Public hearing on data centers

Center for Rural Pennsylvania | The Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA | Watch Live [Read More]

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]

January 21, 2026 – Union County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 22, 2026 – Tour of Williamsport’s PDC Spas

January 20, 2026 – Honoring Loyalsock Township Superintendent Gerry McLaughlin on his retirement

January 20, 2026 – Honoring Loyalsock Township School District teacher and basketball coach, Ron Insinger, on his retirement

January 20, 2026 – Bradford County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 20, 2026 – Tioga County America250PA Kick-Off Celebration

January 15, 2026 – Center for Rural PA Hearing on the Hemp Industry

January 14, 2026 – Ag and Rural Affairs Committees Joint Hearing at the 2026 Farm Show

January 14, 2026 – 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 8, 2026 – Reclaiming the gavel as chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission for 2026

January 29, 2026 – Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC) quarterly Board of Directors meeting at Penn College

March 1, 2026 - The District at Lycoming Valley Highlights New Development at Open House — March 1, 2026 – The District at Lycoming Valley Highlights New Development at Open House

March 12, 2026 – Annual Student Government Seminar

March 15, 2026 – Jersey Shore kicks off 200th anniversary celebration

March 16, 2026 – County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Annual Legislative Reception

March 18, 2026 – Sen. Gene Yaw and Guest Chaplain of the Senate, Col. Ryan Kraus, along with his wife, Reverend Lisa Kraus

March 23, 2026 – District Champion Mifflinburg Area High School Wildcats football team captains

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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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