Anti-gerrymandering advocates are relying on promises from those in charge of drawing the state’s political maps to hold hearings and allow citizen input.
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Pennsylvania governor vetoes GOP-led election overhaul citing voter ID restrictions
Republican lawmakers are likely to use the constitutional amendment process to take the issue to the voters.
Lebanon investigative firm involved in partisan Arizona election review
Local private investigation firm is part of partisan Arizona review of ballots cast in last November’s presidential election.
Black Lives Matter protest planned for July 3 at county courthouse
Protesters say city officials haven’t made good on promises to supply local police with body cameras. The mayor says she’s working on it.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pennsylvania’s preemption nears its end
The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.
City Council extends tax break for old Northwest Elementary, raises some fees
Fee increases for appeal hearings, possible tax break for buyer of old Northwest Elementary School highlight last night’s Lebanon City Council meeting.
Sunday night fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries
Fire at Henry Molded Products contained without injuries. Company president says quick reopening of West Lebanon plant expected.
Construction of Route 241 roundabout underway at Rocherty Road
Work to transform the intersection of Colebrook Rd. and Rocherty Rd. in North Cornwall Twp. into a roundabout began this week.
First-ever Lebanon Pride festival exceeds turnout estimates
Lebanon celebrated its first ever Pride festival on Saturday, June 26, with organizers saying that event turnout exceeded their expectations.
Failure by Pa. officials to clarify rules around medical marijuana, addiction treatment had serious consequences
Tyler Cordeiro was denied funding for treatment despite a state program offering help for anyone, even without insurance. The problem: his medical marijuana card.
Pool at Fort Indiantown Gap “State House” reopens for public use
The house and pool were turned over to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and, in 2019, the pool was opened to the public.
Mayor urges caution when traveling through Walnut Street work zone
Milling and repaving work was scheduled to begin Monday morning, and Mayor Sherry Capello asked that people driving through the city “do not attempt to bypass work crews by taking a shortcut to another part of the work zone.”
Pa.’s $40 billion budget includes more money for poorest school districts, saves bulk of federal relief funding
Republicans said squirreling away $5 billion in federal money was smart planning for the future, while Democrats lamented the investments that might have been.
June 24 North Annville solar farm hearing postponed
June 24 hearing on controversial North Annville solar farm proposal postponed due to attorney’s illness. Will be rescheduled before September 13.