The move to eliminate “prison gerrymandering” will benefit communities of color when new House and Senate maps are drawn, but Republicans are questioning its legitimacy.
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Wolf admin unexpectedly pulls the plug on controversial revamp of Pa. safety net program
The Department of Health did not explain why it abandoned a plan to change who administers a nutrition program for pregnant people and young children.
Wolf asks Republican leaders to return to Harrisburg and pass school mask mandate
Few school districts are requiring masks inside classrooms, something the Democratic governor said it needed to ensure safety.
What we know about the renewed push for a ‘forensic audit’ of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election
Spotlight PA cut through the noise to revisit how this effort came about, what we know about it thus far, and what it might look like in the future.
Making a Difference of Lebanon, Pa., is giving away bookbags, school supplies on Saturday
On Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the group will hand out more than 100 bookbags and other school supplies at 11 N. 9th St.
[Photo Story] 47th annual Mount Gretna Art Show draws over 7,000 attendees
The attendance for last weekend’s Mount Gretna Art Show totaled 7,325 between Saturday and Sunday, according to show director Kerry Royer.
WellSpan Health tightens visitation restrictions, increases staff testing, due to Delta variant surge
As a safety precaution due to a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, WellSpan Health facilities are requiring testing for unvaccinated staff and limiting patient visitors.
Pay hikes, funding for new City Hall approved by Lebanon City Council
Last night, Lebanon City Council passed two bills on their first reading that would increase salaries for Lebanon’s mayor and city council persons for the first time in five years.
Elections bureau loses top two officials
The county’s two top elections positions need to be filled, with Michael Anderson being promoted to director of domestic relations and deputy Jo-Ellen Reilly retiring.
How to get involved in Pa.’s pivotal redistricting process
Redistricting will shape the balance of power in Washington and Harrisburg for years to come — and there are numerous ways for members of the public to have a say.
Wallaby safely caught in northern Lebanon County after week of sightings
The wallaby sighted in Mount Zion was safely captured by the Game Commission Wednesday. As of now, its origin is still unclear.
4 takeaways from new Pa. census data and what it means for redistricting
The 5-member panel that draws new state House and Senate maps will have to consider how to evenly distribute Pennsylvania’s shifting population.
City Council earmarks COVID funds for new homeless shelter
City Council awards $200,000 of CARES Act money to Lebanon County Christian Ministries to help fund permanent homeless shelter.
Spotted lanternfly sticky wraps not responsible for mysterious bird disease
Sticky tree wraps, while not responsible for the fowl disease, do pose a significant threat to little birds.