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October 21, 2026

Yaw Encourages Participation in “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced the next “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be held this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More]

Published: October 20, 2026 | Meeting: Wednesday, October 21

Meeting to consider SR 374

Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]

October 20, 2026

Yaw, Owlett: $36,000 in NAP Funding Awarded in Tioga County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) today announced $36,000 in funding to assist low-income individuals, combat food insecurity and improve distressed areas in Tioga County was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). [Read More]

October 14, 2026

Yaw Issues Statement on Release of 2026 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, today issued the following statement upon the release of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science annual report card: [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 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 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

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 — 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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