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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]

Gebhard to Host Nonprofit Grant and Resource Workshop Sept. 24
August 22, 2024

Gebhard to Host Nonprofit Grant and Resource Workshop Sept. 24

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) will host a Nonprofit Grant and Resource Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon.  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces $2.3 Million for Redevelopment of Lebanon Steel Works
July 23, 2024

Gebhard Announces $2.3 Million for Redevelopment of Lebanon Steel Works

HARRISBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced more than $2.3 million in support to convert Lebanon Steel Works to a small business incubator, artist space and cultural amenity.  [Read More]

Gebhard Initiative Implemented in Pro-Growth Budget
July 11, 2024

Gebhard Initiative Implemented in Pro-Growth Budget

The Senate approved a fiscally responsible 2024-25 state budget today that expands opportunities for educational choice and methods to grow our economy and strengthen our local communities while continuing to respect the taxpayers, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). “While I am disappointed that my proposal, which passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote of 36-14 but fell on deaf ears in t  [Read More]

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Naming New Bridge After Public Servant
July 9, 2024

Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Naming New Bridge After Public Servant

The Senate approved legislation to name a new bridge in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr., according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), who authored the legislative language making the designation possible.  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill Benefitting Police Officers Passes Senate
July 1, 2024

Gebhard Bill Benefitting Police Officers Passes Senate

The Senate unanimously passed 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).  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill Providing Support to Military Community Passes Senate
June 26, 2024

Gebhard Bill Providing Support to Military Community Passes Senate

The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families by creating and funding the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund).  [Read More]

Gebhard Invites Residents to License Plate Replacement Event on July 9
June 17, 2024

Gebhard Invites Residents to License Plate Replacement Event on July 9

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is inviting residents with hard-to-read license plates to obtain a free, new one at his license plate replacement event on Tuesday, July 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon.  [Read More]

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