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Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
Gebhard Announces More Than $1 Million for Road Improvements in Berks, Lancaster Counties
January 20, 2026

Gebhard Announces More Than $1 Million for Road Improvements in Berks, Lancaster Counties

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced more than $1 million in state grants for projects to improve transportation infrastructure in Berks and Lancaster counties.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Diamond, Schlegel Announce Nearly $3 Million in Gaming Revenue to Support Lebanon County Projects
December 18, 2025

Gebhard, Diamond, Schlegel Announce Nearly $3 Million in Gaming Revenue to Support Lebanon County Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) and Rep. John Schlegel (R-101) announced projects in Lebanon County were awarded nearly $3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today.  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill to Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Free Hunting Licenses Passes Senate
November 18, 2025

Gebhard Bill to Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Free Hunting Licenses Passes Senate

The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) that would close an unintended gap in Pennsylvania’s existing free hunting license program for disabled veterans.  [Read More]

Gebhard Praises Responsible Budget and Transportation Funding
August 13, 2025

Gebhard Praises Responsible Budget and Transportation Funding

While negotiations continue on a final state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Senate passed a bill to continue to provide counties, school districts, and social service providers with funding at the levels of last year’s budget, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

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August 7, 2025

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Purple Heart Medal to Son of Vietnam War Veteran

During a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Treasurer Stacy Garrity today observed Purple Heart Day by returning a Purple Heart Medal to the son of the late Ray Alvin Morgan, a U.S. Army veteran who was wounded during the Vietnam War. She was joined by Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107).  [Read More]

Gebhard’s Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Set for Enactment
June 26, 2025

Gebhard’s Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Set for Enactment

Sen. Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to protect users of virtual currency is set for enactment into law following today’s approval by the House of Representatives.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Votes to Expand on Act 1 to Provide No-Cost Diagnostic Breast Imaging
June 10, 2025

Senate Committee Votes to Expand on Act 1 to Provide No-Cost Diagnostic Breast Imaging

Expanding on Pennsylvania’s groundbreaking law to provide no-cost screenings for those at high risk of breast cancer, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced today that the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 88 to expand the law in several ways, including the addition of diagnostic screenings.  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Passes Senate
March 26, 2025

Gebhard Bill to Protect Users of Virtual Currency Passes Senate

Sen. Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill to protect users of virtual currency by requiring its transmission to be treated similarly to money transmission under the Money Transmitter Act (MTA) was approved unanimously today by the Senate.  [Read More]

Gebhard and Weaknecht Announce More Than $157,000 in Gaming Revenues to Benefit Berks County Projects
March 18, 2025

Gebhard and Weaknecht Announce More Than $157,000 in Gaming Revenues to Benefit Berks County Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) announced more than $157,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding is being awarded for projects in Berks County.  [Read More]

Gebhard and Barton Announce Gaming Revenue Funds Awarded to Hamburg Borough, Berks County
March 18, 2025

Gebhard and Barton Announce Gaming Revenue Funds Awarded to Hamburg Borough, Berks County

en. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) announced nearly $67,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding is being awarded to Hamburg Borough, Berks County.  [Read More]

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