Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee Approve Bills to Create Tourism Improvement Districts and Allow Online Raffle Sales
The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, chaired by State Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48), approved two bills today focused on improving tourism in the Commonwealth and modernizing the small games of chance law to help civic organizations. [Read More]
Gebhard, Phillips-Hill to Recognize Harley Davidson’s 50th Anniversary of York County Factory
Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) will recognize Harley Davidson’s 120th anniversary and its 50th anniversary of the factory in York County on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. outside the lieutenant governor’s office, Main Capitol, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Gebhard Announces Funding for Parks Projects in Berks, Lebanon Counties
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced the approval of state funding for multiple parks projects in Berks and Lebanon counties. [Read More]
Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee to Hold Two Hearings on Gaming Law and Skill Games
The Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, chaired by State Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48), will hold two separate public hearings next week examining the state’s gaming laws and the skill games operators. [Read More]
Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities
As constitutionally mandated, the Pennsylvania Senate voted and approved, in a bipartisan manner, a General Appropriations budget before the July 1 deadline. [Read More]
Gebhard’s Bill Offering Residential Hunting Licenses to Out-of-State College Students Passes Senate
The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to include full-time out-of-state college students in Pennsylvania’s great hunting and fur-taking traditions while also experiencing the wonderful outdoors. [Read More]
Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties Receive $1.6 Million in Impact Fees, Gebhard Says
The Impact Fee on unconventional natural gas wells will deliver more than $1.6 million to Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon counties, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill Improving Personal Financial Literacy
To provide students the foundation to become proficient at money management, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). The bill would require completion of a half-credit personal finance course during high school. [Read More]
Gebhard’s Bill Improving Personal Financial Literacy Passes Senate Education Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve personal financial literacy by requiring completion of a half-credit economics and personal finance course during high school was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
Gebhard to Host Open House at New Wernersville Office Location on May 20
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 20, from noon to 2 p.m. at his new district office location, 6 W. Penn Ave., first floor, west side, Wernersville. [Read More]
Gebhard Commends Cleona Borough for Winning Local Government Award
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced that Cleona Borough received the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award, which is one of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. [Read More]
Diamond, Gebhard Announce More than $1.7 Million for Water, Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced state grants totaling $1,705,634 in order for three Lebanon County municipalities to better serve residents’ needs. [Read More]
Local Communities Receive $3.1 Million, Gebhard Says
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced more than $3.1 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding was awarded for projects in the 48th District. [Read More]
Gebhard: $305,000 in Gaming Revenue to Benefit Berks County Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced nearly $305,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding is being awarded for projects in Berks County. [Read More]
Gebhard, Diamond Announce More than $635,000 for Lebanon County Municipal Projects
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) today announced state grants totaling more than $635,000 have been awarded throughout Lebanon County for projects that will improve public safety and create additional recreational opportunities. [Read More]
Gebhard Calls for Fiscal Restraint, Making PA Business Friendly
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) released the following statement in response to the budget address that Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly: [Read More]
Gebhard to Open New Office in Wernersville on March 6
On Monday, March 6, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and his staff will begin serving residents of the 48th District at an additional district office located at 6 W. Penn Ave., first floor, west side, Wernersville. [Read More]
Mastriano and Gebhard Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Election Security with Constitutional Amendments
Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Chris Gebhard (R-48) today introduced legislation, Senate Bill 292, that would enable voters to decide through a ballot referendum if the state Constitution should be amended to include several new election security reforms. [Read More]
Gebhard Announces Committee Assignments for 2023-24 Legislative Session
Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) was assigned to serve on seven standing Senate committees for the 2023-24 Legislative Session: Aging and Youth; Banking and Insurance; Community, Economic and Recreational Development; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Environmental Resources and Energy; Law and Justice; and Rules and Executive Nominations. [Read More]
Robinson, Gebhard Bill Increasing Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers Becomes Law
Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard’s (R-48) bill improving enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was included in House Bill 2648, now Act 141 of 2022, and was signed into law today. [Read More]
Senate Passes Gebhard Bill to Improve Personal Financial Literacy
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve personal financial literacy by requiring completion of a half-credit economics and personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement was passed by the full Senate today. [Read More]
Gebhard and Diamond to Host Free Breakfast for Veterans on Nov. 11
In recognition of Veterans Day, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) invite veterans of the 48th Senatorial District and their families to attend a free veterans appreciation breakfast on Friday, Nov. 11, at Country Fare Restaurant, 498 E. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with breakfast and the program to start at 9 a.m. [Read More]
Gebhard Announces $300,000 in Grants to Reduce Environmental Damage
Two grants, both for $150,000 were awarded to the 48th Senatorial District to reduce pollution and mitigate environmental damage, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48). [Read More]
Gebhard Partners with FinEd50 Promote Financial Education alongside Professional Football Players
To highlight the importance of financial education for Pennsylvania’s students, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is partnering with FinEd50, a coalition founded by the Council for Economic Education and Visa, to host a financial football game with professional football players and a panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. at Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex. [Read More]
Gebhard to Designate Part of State Route 322 in Honor of Ames
To honor a dedicated public servant, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is hosting a road designation ceremony for Lebanon County Commissioner Bill Ames on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Mt. Gretna Brewery, 2701 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown. [Read More]