The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process and give the power to average Pennsylvanians.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 28
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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North Lebanon Township places restrictions on new solar & wind farms
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics solar and wind energy, paving project bids, and other business.
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State Rep. Sue Helm decides not to seek reelection in the 104th legislative district
The 104th District currently covers a small portion of Lebanon County, although new district maps will shift the district entirely into Dauphin County.
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Kim Maurer found guilty of first-degree murder for death of 12-year-old stepson
After six days of trial, a jury of seven women and five men needed only 45 minutes on Tuesday to convict 37-year-old Kimberly Maurer of first-degree murder and seven other charges resulting from the death of her 12-year-old stepson, Maxwell Shollenberger.
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What makes a political map fair?
Lawmakers and courts differed on how — and whether — to define and uphold “partisan fairness” when reviewing electoral maps.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of March 21
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Commissioners move to upgrade county’s public safety radio system
Lebanon County commissioners took two major steps on Thursday to upgrade the county’s obsolete public safety radio system.
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Colebrook Road roundabout to receive final topsoil & seeding starting today
The roundabout added last year at the intersection of Rocherty Road and Route 241 (Colebrook Road) will receive its final touches this week.
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Pennsylvania Air National Guard opens new 17K SF training facility at the Gap
A new 17,000 SF building at Fort Indiantown Gap has replaced several World War II-era structures, providing a new modern multi-purpose training facility for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
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Judge admonishes Pa. State Police for response to request seeking email, phone records
The rare public records lawsuit centers on whether data held by the agency’s cell phone provider must be turned over in response to a state Right-to-Know request.
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Cornwall Borough Council advances amendments for feral cat feeding, accessory structures on townhouse lots
Cornwall Borough Council met March 14 to discuss topics including Spring Hill Acres zoning issues, the feeding of feral cats, and accessory structures on townhouse lots.
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Fringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election power
Legal experts and voting rights advocates warn the “independent state legislature doctrine” could radically alter election administration across the country.
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14 miles of pavement on I-78 & I-81 to be overhauled, project resumes Monday
A $5.5 million pavement preservation project for 14 miles of I-78 and I-81 will begin again after a winter hiatus on Monday, March 21, starting with the westbound I-78 ramp to Route 22 in Lebanon County.
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Pa. Supreme Court rejects legal challenges to state’s new legislative maps
The order clears the way for the use of new state House and Senate maps in the May primary.
