Some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass rule changes aimed at giving all lawmakers a say in making policy, but there’s reason to be skeptical.
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Democrats and a handful of Republicans picked the Pennsylvania House’s new speaker
Democrats won 102 seats in the 203-member chamber during the November midterm election, but three vacancies led to a battle for control and ultimately a compromise pick.
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Hearing held to discuss indigent legal representation in criminal court
A hearing requested by a local attorney asking to be removed as court-appointed counsel in five cases involving indigent defendants was held Friday, even though those cases had already been reassigned to other attorneys.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Who will lead the Pennsylvania House? Lawmakers will soon decide as power struggle continues.
As legislative leaders battle for control, Democrats and Republicans will choose a person to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
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Lebanon County Commissioners adopt 2023 budget with no tax hike
The Lebanon County Commissioners passed a 2023 budget on Thursday, Dec. 22, that keeps property taxes constant for the coming year despite financial headwinds faced by the county.
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North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopts 2023 budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopted its 2023 budget at Monday’s meeting.
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Dzwonchyk attorney discusses $1.75M settlement in PSP lawsuit; Thome court date set; Splain’s current duties unknown
As the Thome case – which was also found by Hess Graf to be a justified shooting – heads towards a civil court trial date, Paul Messing, a Philadelphia-based attorney who represented the Dzwonchyk estate, spoke to LebTown about the findings his law firm’s investigation yielded in the months prior to settlement of that lawsuit.
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What Josh Shapiro’s transition team says about how he’ll govern, and why some picks are raising eyebrows
Incoming Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team includes prominent Republicans and those backing policies criticized by Democrats.
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Lebanon City Council makes it official: no tax hike in 2023
2023 will mark the eighth straight year with no increase in the city property tax.
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Annville Township and Palmyra Borough advance plan to consolidate police forces
Two of the three municipalities that conducted a regional police force study are moving forward with plans to potentially consolidate their forces by 2024.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of December 19
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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South Londonderry Township supervisors unanimously approve 2023 budget
The South Londonderry Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the township’s 2023 budget at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
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Judge dismisses Nov. 8 recount petitions after most petitioners fail to show up
Since none of the five challenged precincts had the required three petitioners present, Lebanon County President Judge John Tylwalk said he would issue an order throwing out all five recount requests.
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County contracts with Georgia firm for maintenance services at county prison
Citing an emergency situation at the county prison, Lebanon County Commissioners approved by a 2-1 vote Thursday a contract with a Georgia firm to provide maintenance services at the facility.
