June 24 hearing on controversial North Annville solar farm proposal postponed due to attorney’s illness. Will be rescheduled before September 13.
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Masks still required on public transit through Sept. 13, feds say
Several public transit agencies announced this week that mask requirements will remain in effect for riders through Sept. 13. The decision, according to a joint statement from the agencies, adheres to a recent federal mandate.
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Panel agrees to put guardrails on how Pa. lawmakers draw congressional maps, but not their own
The decision diminished anti-gerrymandering advocates’ hopes of preventing Pennsylvania’s most powerful lawmakers from drawing maps that unfairly benefit one political party.
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As Pa. House advances doomed election overhaul, Senate GOP charts different course to voter ID, other changes
Voter ID has emerged as a partisan sticking point in Harrisburg, with Gov. Tom Wolf vowing to veto any measure that includes stricter requirements.
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How one Pennsylvania lawmaker billed taxpayers $1.8 million in expenses
Mileage, meals, lodging, travel, and a special perk called per diems are part of the hidden costs charged to taxpayers to support Pennsylvania’s legislature.
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Milling begins in Walnut Street repaving project
The operation is one of the final steps in the first stage of a years long repaving and underground utility upgrade program for the city’s main arteries, which began in 2019.
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Court eases travel restrictions for suspended N. Cornwall cop charged in Jan. 6 Capitol invasion
Joseph Fischer, the suspended North Cornwall Township police officer facing federal criminal charges resulting from the violent Jan. 6 invasion of the United States Capitol, has been granted additional freedom to travel while he awaits trial.
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Humane Society holding Four Paws Poker Chip Run on June 26
The event is in memory of Cory Gracely, who volunteered at the shelter, where he worked with dogs (and his daughter), fixed items, helped with lawn care and did other work to assist the shelter.
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Senator Gebhard announces committee assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session
Senator Chris Gebhard has received assignments to serve on six standing Senate committees for the remainder of the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
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Key Pennsylvania state senator backs Arizona-style election audit
Despite two audits and assurances from every level of government that the election was free of widespread fraud, Sen. David Argall (R., Schuylkill) told Spotlight PA he does not see the “damage in doing it one more time to try to answer the concerns that people have.”
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Commissioners approve contracts for service providers for county agencies
With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on July 1, the county commissioners approved Thursday the 2021-22 county provider contracts for three county agencies whose funding is contingent on commonwealth funding formulas.
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Ryan announces plan to introduce bill repealing Pa. death penalty
Frank Ryan, the Republican state representative serving the 101st Legislative District in Lebanon County, wants to do away with the death penalty in Pennsylvania.
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Money, power, scandal: The PSERS saga, explained
The Public School Employees’ Retirement System, or PSERS, saga is sprawling and complicated. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know — and why you should care.
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LebTown’s home garden guide on curbing the spotted lanternfly
Here’s LebTown’s comprehensive guide on dealing with spotted lanternflies this summer.
