Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sharif Street (D-3) announced Senate Banking and Insurance Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania’s Older Adult Protective Services Act to better protect seniors and prevent financial abuse and scams. [Read More]
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) introduced legislation today to expand eligibility for Pennsylvania’s real estate tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans by excluding contributions made to PA ABLE accounts and clarifying that any earnings and qualified distributions from PA ABLE accounts are not subject to income calculations used to determine eligibility for the exemption. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to better identify delinquent children as victims of human trafficking has been approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. [Read More]
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is highlighting efforts by state government and the private sector to adopt proactive solutions that protect seniors from the growing problem of elder financial exploitation. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. [Read More]
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]
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]
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced more than $1 million was awarded to fire companies and EMS agencies in the 48th Senate District to assist with their important mission to protect public safety. [Read More]
