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April 2, 2025
State Senate Declares April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania
The state Senate recently declared the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2025, “Conservation District Week” in Pennsylvania, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 69 along with Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
April 1, 2025
Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention
Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate acted this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). [Read More]
Published: April 1, 2025
| Hearing: Tuesday, April 8
Public hearing on advancing rural mental health awareness and support
Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
March 27, 2025
2025 Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
2025 Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture [Read More]
January 7, 2025 – Taking the oath of office for the 2025-26 legislative session
December 12, 2024 – Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Holiday PM Exchange at Miele Manufacturing in Muncy.
December 11, 2024 – Joining DCNR Secretary, Cindy Adams Dunn, and local officials to celebrate a $649,900 investment in the Susquehanna River Walk Extension.
December 4, 2024 – Celebrating a recent $5 million investment for renovations and upgrades to the current LycoCTC facility.
November 29 – Kicking off the Christmas season at the 26th Annual Sayre Borough Christmas Parade
October 31, 2024 – Celebrating a $2 million state investment in Williamsport’s Genetti Hotel
October 31, 2024 – Tour of Today Farm in Muncy
October 31, 2024 – Addressing attendees at the 2024 Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture
October 24, 2024 – Joining the Pennsylvania Chamber for the “Grid Reliability” panel at their 2024 Annual Environmental Conference
October 23, 2024 – Speaking to the Lycoming County Township Supervisors annual fall meeting.
October 22, 2024 – The Senate recognizes South Williamsport’s Rick Mahonski for his first-place finish in the Masters Greco-Roman Division during the 2024 United States Open Individual Wrestling Championships
October 21, 2024 – Meeting CPT Alyssa Pennycuick, daughter of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
October 18, 2024 – Tour of Tyoga Container to discuss the facility’s recent $30 million expansion.
October 17, 2024 – Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking for final sections of the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
October 16, 2024 – The Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors participates in the Center’s 20th hearing focused on opioid and SUD issues.
October 15, 2024 – Speaking to the Elevate2 Nonprofit Regional Conference’s “Meet the Funders” session.
September 27, 2024 – Tour of Pik-Rite in Union County
September 27, 2024 – Country View Family Farms celebrates White Deer Feed Mill expansion project.
September 26, 2024 – Local students awarded scholarships from the Bridge Educational Foundation through the EITC program.
September 19, 2024 – Visiting with attendees at our 2024 senior expo
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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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