Senator Chris Gebhard and Representative Russ Diamond have announced that state grants totaling over $635,000 will be allocated to various projects across Lebanon County. These funds aim to enhance public safety and provide more recreational opportunities for the community.
“Bringing these gaming revenue funds back to the district will help to defray costs that would have otherwise been passed along to residents, or, unfortunately, many of these projects wouldn’t have happened at all,” said Senator Gebhard. He expressed gratitude for his role in securing this essential funding.
Representative Diamond highlighted the origins of these funds, stating, “These funds are a direct result of my 2017 legislative effort to secure a portion of the local share assessments (LSA) of Hollywood Casino proceeds solely for Lebanon County.” He explained that the Pennsylvania Gaming Act allocates LSA funds to the host county of a casino to mitigate its impact. However, due to specific language in the act, additional legislation was necessary to ensure Lebanon County could benefit from these resources.
The grants are expected to significantly contribute to the county’s development by supporting projects that might not have been feasible without this financial assistance.
