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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra paid $30K to take 2 Pa. lawmakers to Europe
The Republican lawmakers’ European excursion is the type of job perk that a gift ban would make impossible for elected officials and others in government, but the legislature has failed to pass one.
Election officials should not count undated mail ballots on Nov. 8, Pa. high court rules
In a deadlocked decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court directed counties to segregate mail ballots that a voter did not date or incorrectly dated.
Democrats bet on abortion rights as winning issue as they seek control of Pa. House
To flip the state House, a priority for Democrats, the party must win several swing districts and unseat popular Republican incumbents like Todd Stephens.
Missing traffic stop data from Pa. State Police undercut 2021 analysis for racial disparities
Researchers said the incomplete data were due to confusion over traffic stops that resulted in only a verbal warning, and that troopers have received updated instructions.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of October 31
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Why are undated mail ballots such a big deal in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has been asked to determine whether mail ballots that a voter failed to date should be thrown out or counted on Nov. 8.
$1.75 million settlement over death of Andy Dzwonchyk finalized in county court
A settlement with the estate of Andy Dzwonchyk over the November 2021 shooting of Dzwonchyk by a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was finalized Thursday in Lebanon County Court.
A Pa. county is charging people to search court documents — an unusual and undue burden, experts say
In a one-year period, Washington County collected $1,026.50 from the fee, which experts say is almost impossible to challenge.
Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano and Shapiro stand on mail ballots, election security, and voting rights
Election administration is especially important in the 2022 race for Pennsylvania governor as GOP candidate Doug Mastriano believes wrongly that President Joe Biden won because of widespread fraud.
Pa. election 2022: How redistricting could alter control of the legislature and other changes to watch Nov. 8
Democrats are eyeing an opportunity to reduce the Republican majority in the state House or win it outright thanks to population shifts over the past decade and more favorable districts.
Lebanon City and IRS resolve police Medicare withholding issue
Lebanon City Council learned at Monday night’s monthly meeting that the city and the Internal Revenue Service have come to an agreement that resolves the city’s failure since 1985 to withhold Medicare tax from police officers’ paychecks.
Two boroughs split $300,000 in grant funds to reduce environmental damage
Palmyra and Myerstown boroughs each will receive $150,000 from the state Watershed Restoration Protection Program.
Max’s Place Playground opens at Annville Elementary School
Max’s Place Playground opened up at Annville Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 19 – an enduring testament to Max Schollenberger, who was tragically robbed of his life as a 12-year-old boy.
As Nov. 8 election approaches, Wolf and Pa. lawmakers look to push through massive tax incentives for natural gas
The potential price tag of foregone state tax revenue is roughly $3.6 billion if the credits are claimed in full.