Pennsylvania legislators have passed just 65 bills in 2025, which is poised to be an all-time low for the past decade, leaving key priorities unfinished.
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Code Blue Alert issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning
The Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a Code Blue Alert that began at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, and will last until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16.
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South Annville Township adopts 2026 budget with no tax increases
On Dec. 10, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously moved to adopt the 2026 budget, which features no tax increases.
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Union Township approves 2026 budget with steady tax rate
Union Township’s taxes will remain steady at 0.2291 mills in 2026. The township is expecting $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses.
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Bethel Twp. officials formally adopt 2026 budget with no tax increase on residents
Bethel Township supervisors formally adopt their 2026 budget and bid farewell to a departing board member at their Dec. 11 meeting.
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Commissioner Litz to work remotely for three months following accident at work
Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz will work remotely tentatively through mid-March after an accident earlier this week.
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Palmyra Borough Council approves paving projects and balances budget
With the paving bids coming in lower than budgeted for and the council deciding on two seasonal public works employees rather than one full-time worker, the 2026 budget should not necessitate a tax increase. The council will vote on its final budget at its second December meeting.
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Millcreek Township adopts Quality of Life ordinance to address property violations
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously passed a Quality of Life ordinance Wednesday and approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at their monthly meeting.
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South Londonderry Township approves 2026 budget with no tax increase
Residents of South Londonderry Township will see a steady tax rate of 1.33 mills in 2026, with the township covering a shortfall with its reserve funds.
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Myerstown council president delivers farewell after 14 years of service
Amidst routine end-of-year business, Myerstown Borough Council’s Dec. 9 meeting was weighted with the knowledge that four of seven council members will not return in January.
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West Cornwall Township adopts 2026 budget, advertises 2026 meeting dates
West Cornwall Township supervisors adopted a 2026 budget on Dec. 8 with no millage rate increase for the 10th consecutive year, keeping the rate at 1.25 mills.
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Cornwall Borough advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
Cornwall Borough Council unanimously approved advertising a zoning amendment that would regulate previously unlisted land uses as conditional uses in specific districts, with data centers and solar farms among potential developments affected.
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Mount Gretna Borough approves 2026 budget with 7% tax increase
The 7% tax increase will bring the borough’s millage rate to 2.4 mills and will be the first rate increase since 2015.
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Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records detailing use of public funds to upgrade gov’s private home
A GOP-led committee voted along party lines to issue subpoenas for records detailing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s use of public funds to fortify his private home following an April arson attack.
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Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.
