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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

Recent News

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October 5, 2026

Senate Bill 980 – Final Passage

Senate Bill 980 – Final Passage   [Read More]

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October 5, 2026

Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate

A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure.  [Read More]

Yaw Urges PJM to Focus on Generation Growth, Grid Reliability
October 1, 2026

Yaw Urges PJM to Focus on Generation Growth, Grid Reliability

In a letter to the PJM Interconnection Board of Managers, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, urged the regional transmission organization to resolve governance issues and refocus its attention on the growing need for new generation, transmission and reliable, affordable power.  [Read More]

Yaw, Ward Bill to Allow Truck Haulers to Carry Electronic Permits Approved in Committee
September 30, 2026

Yaw, Ward Bill to Allow Truck Haulers to Carry Electronic Permits Approved in Committee

Legislation introduced by Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Judy Ward (R-30) allowing Pennsylvania truck haulers to carry electronic permits for oversized shipments was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today.  [Read More]

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Pennsylvania Capitol

Harrisburg Office

Senate Box 203023
362 Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3023
Phone: (717) 787-3280
FAX: 717-772-0575
TTY – Use 711 (explained here)

Williamsport Office

175 Pine St., Suite 105
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 322-6457
800-443-5772
FAX: 570-327-3703

Wellsboro Office

5 Main St.
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-5231
FAX: 570-723-5119

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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