A letter from the Department of Justice could have widespread ramifications for Pennsylvanians who are under a court’s supervision and use doctor-prescribed medications to treat opioid use disorder.
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Budget report on Pa. education agency provokes spat between lawmakers, watchdogs
The Independent Fiscal Office’s finding that “there is little or no correlation” between spending on public schools and test scores raised eyebrows among Pennsylvania legislators.
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Pa. election 2022: Tell Spotlight PA what coverage matters to you
Spotlight PA will cover the race for governor, the fight for control of the legislature, the challenges facing local election officials, and everything you need to make an informed vote.
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Court releases info on applicants vying to replace late Bill Ames as commissioner
The Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas has released documents filed by each of the 24 persons applying to fill the county commissioner post left empty by the December death of Republican William E. Ames, Jr.
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Senator Chris Gebhard announces plan to run for full four-year term in Harrisburg
Chris Gebhard, who won a state Senate seat in a special election last year to fill the unexpired term on Senator Dave Arnold, has announced plans to run again for a full term in office.
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See how the final Pennsylvania state Senate map scores in every key area
The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.
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Senate bill would modify ‘armory’ definition, change oversight of Fort Indiantown Gap
Senator Chris Gebhard hopes to revise the definition of “armory” to broaden the authority of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to manage the military’s properties in Pennsylvania, such as facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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Wolf asks GOP-led legislature to spend Pa.’s federal aid dollars as he pitches $1.8B boost for education
Though Wolf’s nearly $44 billion financial blueprint does not include any proposed tax increases, it is almost certain to face pushback from GOP leaders.
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Two dozen Republicans have applied for vacant county commissioner spot
Two dozen Republicans have applied to fill the county commissioner seat left vacant by the Dec. 28, 2021 death of Republican commissioner William E. Ames, Jr.
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Appellate judge recommends Pennsylvania Supreme Court accept proposed congressional map
The state Supreme Court will take up the recommendation but is not required to follow it. Oral arguments are scheduled for later this month.
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See how the final Pennsylvania state House map scores in every key area
While a top Republican claimed the creation of more Democratic-leaning seats was done for political reasons, nonpartisan metrics show the map better reflects the partisan makeup of the state.
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Who will replace Frank Ryan in the 101st District? Candidates are slow to step up
With state Rep. Frank Ryan deciding to bow out of politics after his third term in Harrisburg ends this fall, residents of the 101st Legislative District may wonder who his successor in office will be.
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NAACP files complaint against DA over investigation of fatal PSP shootings
The Lebanon County branch of the NAACP announced on Feb. 4 that it has filed an ethics complaint against Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf over her investigation of two fatal shootings by Pennsylvania State Police troopers.
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Paperless: County Commissioners OK service agency’s shift to digital platform
One of Lebanon County’s service agencies is moving from paper to a digital platform for all of its client and vendor forms.
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Elevated chlorine levels in county water supplies stems from recent water runoff
Residents in the area of Hershey and Palmyra took to Facebook this past weekend looking for answers on why their tap water was more chlorinated than usual.
