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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Reading Airport Receives $1.5 Million Grant, Gebhard Says
The Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport will receive $1.5 million of state funds to construct a hangar and office building for the fixed based operator at the airport, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) today introduced legislation prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to fraudulently misrepresent an election candidate in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Gebhard Bill Making Historic Tax Cuts Passes Senate
Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate 36-14 yesterday, said Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Gebhard: More Than $3 Million to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Lebanon County
Lebanon County will receive more than $3 million to improve pedestrian access to trails and crosswalks so pedestrians and bicyclists can travel more safely, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Gebhard Announces Nearly $9.5 Million in Grants to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced that the 48th Senatorial District is being awarded nearly $9.5 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Gebhard and Jozwiak Announce $705,000 in Grants for Berks County Road Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-5) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund has awarded grants for two Berks County transportation improvement projects totaling $705,000. [Read More]
Gebhard and Jozwiak Announce Nearly $167,000 in Gaming Revenue to Benefit Berks County Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-5) announced nearly $167,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding is being awarded for projects in Berks County. [Read More]
State Senators Dillon and Gebhard Take a Stand for Child Safety and Responsible Gaming
State Senators Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Chris Gebhard (R, Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon) are pleased to announce the successful passage of Senate Bill 1021 by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read More]
Gebhard, Meuser and Schlegel Host Tax Seminar on March 27
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) and Rep. John Schlegel (R-101) are partnering to host a tax seminar on Wednesday, March 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon. [Read More]
Gebhard’s Law Ensuring Authorized Construction Workers Successful
According to the latest E-Verify audits, Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services (DGS) imposed monetary fines on four construction companies that violated the state’s E-Verify law, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced. [Read More]
Mastriano, Gebhard Propose Fee Targeting Illegal Immigrants
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced plans to introduce legislation aiming to deter illegal immigration and generate new revenue for property tax and rent relief. [Read More]
Senators Condemn Lancaster City Council Decision That Threatens Safety of Lancaster County Residents
Last evening, Lancaster City Council unanimously passed the Lancaster Trust Act that officially terminates the city’s cooperation with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) other than when court orders or certain crimes are involved. Sens. Ryan Aument (R-36), Scott Martin (R-13), and Chris Gebhard (R-48) issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s vote that codified the policy into law: [Read More]
Two Local Libraries Receive More Than $818,000, Gebhard Says
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced two grants totaling more than $818,000 were awarded for the rehabilitation of two local libraries through the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries. [Read More]