From drop boxes to naked ballots, state and federal judges in recent weeks have waded into increasingly high-stakes battles to clarify what is legal, and what is not.
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Emergency plans fail to consider complexity of Mariner East pipelines, and those most at risk in an accident
Experts say they require specialized planning, with blueprints for how all people — especially those with disabilities — can get to safety. But Pa.’s plan is one of passing the buck.
Along Mariner East pipelines, secrecy and a patchwork of emergency plans leave many at risk and in the dark
Despite being one of the most controversial projects in Pennsylvania history, many emergency managers and others along the route cannot confidently answer one pressing question: Are we prepared?
No ballot yet? Don’t panic. County says to call them if you don’t have it by Friday
Haven’t received your ballot yet? County election chief asks for patience, says to call office if you don’t receive it by Friday.
Second round of CARES Act funding opens Thursday, $2.5 million remains
Applications open Thursday, Oct. 15, for the second round of Lebanon County COVID-19 financial impact grants, with about $2.5 million in funding still available.
Myerstown Vitality Partnership and Myerstown Borough seek developer for input on community center
The Myerstown Vitality Partnership and the Borough are seeking a developer to provide a plan for the possible re-use of the borough building as a community center.
To jumpstart relief program, Wolf gives landlords more flexibility to collect unpaid rent
Landlords will no longer be required to forgive all payments owed in return for accepting state aid, which is capped at $750, much lower than average rent in many areas.
Police coverage options again on the agenda for tomorrow’s Myerstown Council meeting
Still looking at options for police coverage, Myerstown Borough Council will discuss contracting for police coverage with Northern Lancaster County Regional police Department.
Application period for Lebanon City Council vacancy extended to Monday
Applications to fill the vacancy on the Lebanon City Council will now be accepted until noon Monday.
Pa. Republicans drop effort to create ‘election integrity’ panel with subpoena power
Alarmed state Democratic lawmakers previously called the proposal a “stealth attack” on voting.
Sean Spicer to speak at Lebanon GOP Fall Dinner on Oct. 14 in Richland
Former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer will be the guest speaker at the Lebanon GOP Fall Dinner on Oct. 14 at Willow Springs Park in Richland.
Lawmakers mount new push to give Pa. counties more flexibility in counting mail-in ballots
County election officials say it’s the number one issue standing between them and a timely counting of votes: allowing them to begin processing mail-in ballots before Nov. 3.
Contrary to rumors, North Londonderry East polling place remains the same
False rumors have been circulating that the Nov. 3 election will see a new polling place for the North Londonderry East precinct.
Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was inconsistent, unfair, auditor says
The administration decided the fate of thousands of businesses across Pennsylvania with little transparency and no explanations for its shifting positions.