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Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
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]

Area Elected Officials Encouraged by Acquisition of Blossburg Foundry
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]

Senate Approves Bill Renaming I-180 Corridor for Local Veteran and Engineer
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]

Yaw: Van Blarcom Reappointed to PMB
June 26, 2025

Yaw: Van Blarcom Reappointed to PMB

Bradford County dairy farmer James Van Blarcom has been reappointed by the State Senate to serve another term on the Pennsylvania Milk Board (PMB), according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

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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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