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June 2, 2025
Yaw Bill to Encourage Responsible Solar Development, Protect Landowners Approved by House Committee
The Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee in the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation encouraging responsible solar development and offering better protections for landowners, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. [Read More]
May 28, 2025
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Hosts May Board Meeting at Corry Higher Education Council
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors held its May Board meeting at the Corry Higher Education Council in Corry, Erie County. The Board engaged with local leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to explore rural education initiatives and regional development efforts in northwestern Pennsylvania. [Read More]

May 14, 2025 – Faith Church Montoursville’s Music from the Heart program performs at the State Capitol.

April 23, 2025 – Members of the Senate ERE Committee join the PA Grade Crude Oil Coalition to visit a conventional well plugging operation in Clarendon, Warren County.

May 13, 2025 – Welcoming the 2025 PIAA 3A girls’ basketball state champion Loyalsock Lady Lancers to the Senate Floor

April 30, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Monroe County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.

April 16, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Lycoming County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.

April 9, 2025 – Discussing the importance of skill games with Lebanon County operators, business owners, veterans and first responders.

April 9, 2025 – Students from Penn College and President Michael Reed visit the Capitol as part of Penn State Advocacy Day

April 4, 2025 – Discussing water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2025 Water Council Meeting.

March 24, 2025 – Canton FFA member and American FFA Degree winner, Gracie Mead, along with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.

February 27, 2025 – Visit to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital to Discuss Rural Health Care Worker Shortage

February 10, 2025 – PA Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker visits Williamsport for a tour of Lycoming Engines and Penn College

January 23, 2025 – Discussing energy and grid reliability at the Manufacturer & Business Association legislative luncheon in Erie

January 9, 2025 – Presenting Keystone Degree recipient, Ben Neiley of Northeast Bradford, with a congratulatory Senate certificate at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 9, 2025 – Visiting with the Painter sisters of Tioga County, founders of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt, at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
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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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