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

Public hearing on Women’s Health in Rural Pennsylvania
Published: October 14, 2026   |  Hearing: Tuesday, October 20

Public hearing on Women’s Health in Rural Pennsylvania

Center for Rural PA | Room 8E-A, East Wing | Watch Live  [Read More]

Yaw, Owlett: Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Recreation Projects in Tioga County
October 13, 2026

Yaw, Owlett: Nearly $500,000 Awarded to Recreation Projects in Tioga County

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced $494,700 has been awarded to two recreation projects in Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions Approved by House Committee
October 8, 2026

Yaw Bill to Formalize End-of-Life Care Decisions Approved by House Committee

Legislation to formally recognize Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and establish a clear legal framework for their use across all health care settings was approved today by the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of Senate Bill 730.  [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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