November 12, 2025
Gebhard Votes No on Unsustainable Budget
The Senate and House today passed a $50.1 billion state budget which Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) opposed, citing excessive spending and long-term fiscal concerns. [Read More]
News Releases
October 30, 2025
Gebhard Hosts Road Renaming Ceremony Honoring Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) hosted a ceremony today to dedicate a portion of Pennsylvania Route 183 from Mount Pleasant Road to the southbound bridge over Licking Creek in honor of hometown hero Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder, a U.S. Army veteran who bravely served in World War II. [Read More]
October 6, 2025
Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) have introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
October 1, 2025
Lebanon State Officials to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Nov. 15
In honor of those who served their country, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Reps. Russ Diamond (R-102), Tom Jones (R-98), and John Schlegel (R-101) will be hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9-11 a.m., at the Campbelltown Fire Hall, 818 Horseshoe Pike in Palmyra. [Read More]
September 29, 2025
Gebhard Introduces Legislation to Ensure All Disabled Veterans Receive Hunting License Discounts
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would close an unintended gap in Pennsylvania’s existing free hunting license program for disabled veterans. [Read More]
September 9, 2025
Gebhard Introduces Bill to Support Local Clubs by Increasing Small Games of Chance Prize Limit
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) introduced legislation that would provide much-needed relief to Pennsylvania’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans groups and other nonprofits by increasing the prize limit for small games of chance. [Read More]
August 25, 2025
Gebhard Announces September Food Drive During Hunger Action Month
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) will host a local food drive throughout September in recognition of Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania and across the nation. [Read More]
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]
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]
August 1, 2025
Gebhard, Barton to Host Hamburg Concealed Carry Seminar on Sept. 25
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) are hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6-8 p.m., at Cabela’s located at 100 Cabela Drive in Hamburg. [Read More]