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April 14, 2026
Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
A bill to protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present was introduced today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
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]
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 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
April 1, 2026 – Honoring Randall Allison on his Retirement
April 9, 2026 – Tioga County Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
April 9, 2026 – Tioga County Breakfast Metting on Agriculture
April 9, 2026 – Tioga County Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
March 23, 2026 – United Way of North Central PA annual Day on the Hill
March 24, 2026 – Penn State student and Williamsport Area High School alumni, Kydreece Burks
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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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