Mastriano, Gebhard Propose Fee Targeting Illegal Immigrants
February 29, 2024

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]

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February 21, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Community & Economic Development

Senator Chris Gebhard questions Secretary Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). Senator Gebhard is the chairman of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee.   [Read More]

Gebhard Raises Concerns Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
February 7, 2024

Gebhard Raises Concerns Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) expressed a multitude of concerns today regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget plan.  [Read More]

Thursday: Senate Committees to Host Allentown Discussion on PA Semiconductor Production and Workforce Pipeline
February 6, 2024

Thursday: Senate Committees to Host Allentown Discussion on PA Semiconductor Production and Workforce Pipeline

Members of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, chaired by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and others will discuss Pennsylvania semiconductor production and workforce pipeline at a Lehigh Valley event this week.  [Read More]

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February 2, 2024

Meeting to consider SB 1014

Senate Community, Economic, and Recreational Development Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing  [Read More]

Joint informational meeting – roundtable on Pennsylvania semiconductor production and workforce pipeline
February 1, 2024

Joint informational meeting – roundtable on Pennsylvania semiconductor production and workforce pipeline

Senate Communications and Technology Committee & Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee | Infinera Corp., 7360 Windsor Dr., Allentown, PA  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces in $2.8 Million in Funding for Water and Sewer Projects
December 19, 2023

Gebhard Announces in $2.8 Million in Funding for Water and Sewer Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced more than $2.8 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding was awarded for water and sewer projects in the 48th District.  [Read More]

Gebhard Bill to Improve Financial Literacy Set for Enactment
December 13, 2023

Gebhard Bill to Improve Financial Literacy Set for Enactment

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to give students basic money management skills was amended into an omnibus bill containing several changes to the Public School Code passed the Senate today. The bill is poised for enactment.  [Read More]

Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee Approve Bills to Create Tourism Improvement Districts and Allow Online Raffle Sales
December 12, 2023

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]

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October 3, 2023

Public hearing on skill games in the Commonwealth

Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 9 a.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB  [Read More]

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