Pennsylvania and its county and local governments are on track to spend nearly all of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds they received to address the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fort Indiantown Gap is again the busiest National Guard training center in the U.S.
Fort Indiantown Gap was once again the busiest National Guard training center in the nation, topping the list for the ninth time in 12 years.
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Palmyra Borough hopes for further cost cuts in budget deficit discussion
With a deficit of $306,228, Palmyra would require a 0.61-mill tax rate increase. Borough officials are hoping for more spending cuts as they receive paving bids.
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Swatara Township advertises 2026 budget with no tax increase
The township isn’t levying a millage rate increase in 2026, and it is expecting about $1.66 million in income and $1.89 million in expenditures for the year.
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Bethel Twp. announces 2026 budget, pays law firm, discusses speed humps
Supervisors in Bethel Township unanimously approved a tentative 2026 budget without raising taxes and discussed installing speed humps on two roads where motorists exceed speed limits.
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PUC jurisdiction supersedes township ordinances in construction projects
Bethel Township officials receive answers to questions at their Nov. 13 meeting concerning legality of electric substation construction project being conducted by utility company.
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Millcreek Township to vote on Quality of Life ordinance, budget in December
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously approved advertising their 2026 budget Wednesday, maintaining current tax rates with no planned increases while considering a fire tax for 2027.
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Union Township votes to advertise 2026 budget, adopts solar ordinance
The advertised budget shows about $1.87 in total revenues and $1.34 in total expenses for 2026. The board can vote to adopt the final budget at the December meeting.
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Lebanon Valley’s assets celebrated at Visit Lebanon Valley’s tourism summit
Five hospitality workers received 2025 Hospitality Star Awards at Thursday’s tourism summit, which drew more than 80 industry professionals to celebrate Lebanon Valley’s growing tourism sector.
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Expect lane restrictions next week on I-81 bridge over Swatara Creek, Route 72
Northbound motorists on Interstate 81 can expect daytime lane restrictions on two days next week while PennDOT inspects a bridge spanning the Swatara Creek.
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South Annville considers proposed 2026 budget before vote in December
Supervisors considered the proposed 2026 budget before the Dec. 10 meeting, at which time they can make minor changes before they vote.
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Myerstown Borough plans permanent speed humps on S. Locust St. for 2026
Myerstown Borough Council plans to install four permanent speed humps along South Locust Street in 2026 following a PennDOT recommendation, with the project included in the draft 2026 budget discussed at Tuesday’s meeting.
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City of Lebanon Authority to send letters to 10,000 customers about pipe material
In the next weeks, more than 10,000 City of Lebanon Authority customers will receive letters informing them that the lines carrying water from the curb into their residences are galvanized iron, lead, or of unknown material.
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Mount Gretna Borough might consider 2026 budget with tax increase
The 2026 budget has not been approved yet, but the spreadsheet shared with the council shows options for a 5% or a 7% millage rate increase to cope with rising costs.
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No change in millage rate for West Cornwall Township draft 2026 budget
West Cornwall Township supervisors retained the 1.250-mill tax rate for a 10th consecutive year while the 2026 draft budget tops $1 million for the first time due to residential growth.
