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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

Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee
April 21, 2026

Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Clears Senate Committee

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

Yaw Announces $250,000 for Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company
April 20, 2026

Yaw Announces $250,000 for Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently joined members of the Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company to celebrate $250,000 in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program. The funding will support critical flood recovery efforts and the construction of the company’s new fire station in Tioga County.   [Read More]

Yaw Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Secondhand Smoke in Vehicles
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]

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

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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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