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These Pa. voters haven’t missed a single November election for at least 50 years
Ahead of Pennsylvania’s 2022 election, Spotlight PA spoke to members of the state’s Voter Hall of Fame — people who haven’t missed a single November contest for 50 consecutive cycles.
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A complete guide to Spotlight PA’s investigations of Pennsylvania’s flawed medical marijuana program
State lawmakers approved a one-time bonus to this year’s rebates but repeatedly failed to address a deeper problem: the program’s steady decline.
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Thousands of older Pennsylvanians at risk of losing property tax rebates because of legislative inaction
State lawmakers approved a one-time bonus to this year’s rebates but repeatedly failed to address a deeper problem: the program’s steady decline.
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An attempt to deter more student high-rises in State College raises larger debate about the future of downtown
A proposed zoning change has forced officials and the community to grapple with competing visions of an ideal downtown versus what the market would support.
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Skill games company woos Pa. lawmakers with trips to wild Wyoming rodeo
In the ongoing war of cash and influence between skill game operators and casinos, state lawmakers and their campaign coffers are benefitting handsomely.
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DA to apply for $250K gun violence prevention grant on behalf of county
The Lebanon County District Attorney’s office will apply for its share of a $50 million state grant designed to stem the tide of gun violence across the commonwealth.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve zoning change to multifamily residential
After a public hearing Tuesday, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 222-2022 modifying requirements for the multifamily residential zone and rezoned the Northside Crossing parcel.
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North Cornwall Twp. zoning board grants waivers, exception for new Sheetz on 422
Wednesday, the North Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board unanimously agreed to three waivers and a special exception for the planned Sheetz location at 2150 W. Cumberland St.
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Cornwall Borough Council increases recreation fee for land developers
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council unanimously agreed to Resolution 2022-10, increasing the borough’s recreation fee from $1,250 to $2,500.
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LCCD to spray for mosquitoes in Swatara & Bethel townships Thursday night
The Lebanon County Conservation District will be conducting a targeted mosquito spraying in Swatara and Bethel townships on Thursday evening, Sept. 15.
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Efforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governor
Educators fear a Florida-like proposed ban on elementary school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation will teach children that being part of the LGBTQ community is wrong.
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United Way of Lebanon County hosts town hall about local ALICE population
The United Way of Lebanon County held a town hall Sept. 8 in Palmyra to share current information about the local ALICE population, as well as advocate for public policy assisting them.
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Pa. law protects workers who are approved for medical marijuana — but once they use it, it’s a different story
Fired workers and frustrated employers are facing off in court battles over Pennsylvania’s vague safeguards for marijuana patients, and those on both sides are asking for a legislative fix.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights
The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.
