May 4, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 1321
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Author: kgordon
April 21, 2026
Data Centers
With the influx of data centers being proposed across Pennsylvania, including one in South Annville Township, I have heard from many constituents who are concerned about the impact this new industry could have on their communities. [Read More]
March 31, 2026
Joint public hearing to explore blockchain, virtual currency, and the protections offered in Senate Bill 1015
Joint Senate Banking & Insurance Committee and Communications & Technology Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
March 24, 2026
Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania
Legislation to improve treatment access and outcomes for cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other serious conditions in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
March 18, 2026
Gebhard, Weaknecht, Barton Announce More than $400,000 to Benefit Berks County Public Safety Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) today announced more than $400,000 in Local Share Account funding was awarded to Berks County projects to improve public safety. [Read More]
March 12, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 1210 and SB 1211
Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
February 2, 2026
Gebhard Bill Benefiting Fort Indiantown Gap Police Almost Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to be Act 120 certified under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) received final approval in the Senate today and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. [Read More]
January 20, 2026
Gebhard Announces Nearly $1.2 Million in State Grants for Berks, Lancaster County Sewer and Water Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced projects in Berks and Lancaster counties were awarded nearly $1.2 million from the PA Small Water and Sewer program. [Read More]
January 16, 2026
Gebhard, Mastriano Call for Stronger Action to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers
In light of recent violent protests in Minnesota targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) renewed their call to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
December 18, 2025
Gebhard, Barton, Weaknecht Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Gaming Revenue to Support Berks and Lancaster County Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) announced projects in Berks and Lancaster counties were awarded nearly $1.5 million in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today. [Read More]