Four of Pennsylvania’s most powerful lawmakers are accepting applications to chair the redistricting commission, and advocates are hoping for independence.
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Group of GOP lawmakers seek to ban Pa.’s transgender student athletes from playing women’s sports
The proposal is part of a nationwide wave of legislation advocates say has the potential to harm transgender children and adults, especially amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Sean Maguire running for vacant city Magisterial District Judge post
Local teacher Sean Maguire is one of five candidates vying for a vacant Lebanon city Magisterial District Judge position at the May 18 election.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 429 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 46% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 36% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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Pa. cannabis legalization remains unlikely as neighboring states go for it
For Pennsylvania to legalize cannabis, the idea would need to gain backing among the Republican lawmakers who control both the state House and Senate.
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$847 million available statewide through ERAP
Under the program, households may be eligible for up to 12 months of assistance to cover past due or future rental and/or utility payments that were accrued on or after March 13, 2020.
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Demand for Lebanon County CHIRP funding exceeds supply, at least for now
Slammed by CHIRP funding requests, local agency weighs options.
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Mass vaccination site expands capacity as WellSpan appointments come online
Capacity at Lebanon County’s mass vaccination site is expanding as WellSpan capacity comes online.
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Erik Itzen running for vacant city Magisterial District Judge post
Erik Itzen, a Penn State Hershey Medical Center security officer and former Lebanon policeman, is one of five candidates running for a vacant Magisterial District Judge position in the City of Lebanon.
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All Pa. adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as of April 19, new groups eligible now
As part of the accelerated rollout, law enforcement, grocery store workers, and people who work in food-processing plants are eligible as of Wednesday.
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Senate GOP leaders tap well-connected Pa. political operative to lead campaign arm
The move further solidifies the influence of lobbyist Ray Zaborney, who, with his wife, runs a trio of companies that help elect public officials, then lobby them once in office.
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Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
The state has made significant progress in its vaccination effort after Gov. Tom Wolf came under intense scrutiny, but that progress still depends, in part, on where you live.
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Lebanon Mayor Capello to give virtual State of the City Address on April 7
Monday, March 29 is the deadline to register for the Mayor Capello’s annual State of the City address, to be given via Zoom at noon on April 7.
