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February 4, 2025

Gebhard Sounds Alarm Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) expressed utter shock and dismay over a multitude of issues in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget address today.  [Read More]

Richland Borough to Receive State Funding to Replace Water Storage Tank, Gebhard Says
January 22, 2025

Richland Borough to Receive State Funding to Replace Water Storage Tank, Gebhard Says

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced today that Richland Borough will receive a $4.1 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace a water storage tank.  [Read More]

Gebhard to Serve as Banking and Insurance Committee Chair for 2025-26 Legislative Session
January 16, 2025

Gebhard to Serve as Banking and Insurance Committee Chair for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) was assigned to seven standing Senate committees for the 2025-26 legislative session: Banking and Insurance as chair; Community, Economic and Recreational Development as vice chair; Appropriations; Aging and Youth; Communications and Technology; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; and Institutional Sustainability and Innovation.  [Read More]

Gebhard Invites Community to Ceremony Honoring Public Servant Arnold on Jan. 29
January 8, 2025

Gebhard Invites Community to Ceremony Honoring Public Servant Arnold on Jan. 29

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is inviting the public to a ceremony naming a new Lebanon County bridge in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr. It will be held roadside on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at 2309 PA-72, Jonestown.  [Read More]

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties
January 6, 2025

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine Reuse of Long-Vacant State Properties

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), will kick off its slate of 2025 public hearings and workshops this week, reviewing new uses for three vacant state centers in Hamburg, White Haven, and Polk that have sat unused for many years, costing millions of taxpayer dollars.  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces More Than $9.4 Million in Grants for Berks and Lebanon Counties
November 4, 2024

Gebhard Announces More Than $9.4 Million in Grants for Berks and Lebanon Counties

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced that more than $9.4 million in four Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants were awarded to the district:  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces More Than $8.3 Million in Grants for the 48th District
October 22, 2024

Gebhard Announces More Than $8.3 Million in Grants for the 48th District

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced state grants totaling more than $8.3 million have been awarded to the 48th District by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).  [Read More]

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, Barton to Host Veterans Appreciation Lunch on Nov. 9
October 3, 2024

Gebhard, Barton to Host Veterans Appreciation Lunch on Nov. 9

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) invite veterans of the 48th Senatorial District to attend their veterans appreciation lunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Cabela’s, 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program commencing at noon.  [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]

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