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Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate
October 8, 2024

Legislation to End Wasteful Spending at Vacant State Centers in White Haven, Hamburg, Polk Approved by Senate

Due to concerns about decades of bureaucratic inactivity and the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at the state-owned White Haven Center, Hamburg Center, and Polk Center, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to move the issue forward by a bipartisan vote of 47-3.  [Read More]

Gebhard to Provide Hunting and Visitor Center Update Oct. 10
September 16, 2024

Gebhard to Provide Hunting and Visitor Center Update Oct. 10

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), in a partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), will provide a hunting and visitor center update on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, 100 Museum Road, Stevens.  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces $2.3 Million for Redevelopment of Lebanon Steel Works
July 23, 2024

Gebhard Announces $2.3 Million for Redevelopment of Lebanon Steel Works

HARRISBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced more than $2.3 million in support to convert Lebanon Steel Works to a small business incubator, artist space and cultural amenity.  [Read More]

Gebhard Invites Residents to License Plate Replacement Event on July 9
June 17, 2024

Gebhard Invites Residents to License Plate Replacement Event on July 9

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is inviting residents with hard-to-read license plates to obtain a free, new one at his license plate replacement event on Tuesday, July 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 806
June 4, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 806

Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee | Rules Room  [Read More]

Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane
May 21, 2024

Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) today introduced legislation prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to fraudulently misrepresent an election candidate in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces Nearly $9.5 Million in Grants to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet
April 19, 2024

Gebhard Announces Nearly $9.5 Million in Grants to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced that the 48th Senatorial District is being awarded nearly $9.5 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

Mastriano, Gebhard Propose Fee Targeting Illegal Immigrants
February 29, 2024

Mastriano, Gebhard Propose Fee Targeting Illegal Immigrants

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced plans to introduce legislation aiming to deter illegal immigration and generate new revenue for property tax and rent relief.  [Read More]

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February 21, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development

Senator Chris Gebhard questions Secretary Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). Senator Gebhard is the chairman of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee.   [Read More]

Gebhard Raises Concerns Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
February 7, 2024

Gebhard Raises Concerns Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) expressed a multitude of concerns today regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget plan.  [Read More]

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