Eight years ago, the state slashed $84 million targeted toward these programs and many services were eliminated. Now, advocates fear they could be on the chopping block again.
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Wolf allows restaurants to serve more customers indoors, but timing raises eyebrows
The announcement came shortly before a Senate panel was set to consider the same move, prompting the administration’s critics to question the timing.
Commissioners tentatively approve mask campaign contract, agency asked to include max number of local firms
The $2.8 million public relations initiative, part of the state CARES Act settlement, will be led by Lebanon marketing agency Fresh Creative.
How to get your mail-in vote counted for Nov. 3: Apply now, return ASAP
County’s election chief, USPS, expect mail-in ballot processing and counting to be quick and efficient in November presidential election if voters don’t wait ’till last minute.
Latest Pa. GOP attempt to strip Gov. Tom Wolf of his coronavirus emergency powers fails
An hour-long debate culminated in an unsuccessful vote to override the governor’s veto of a resolution that would force him to end the state’s disaster declaration.
Federal order protects many Pa. renters from eviction, though legal challenges may arise
Much remains uncertain about how the new eviction ban will work in practice — and whether it will survive legal challenges.
Nursing home COVID-19 case, death data still missing from Pa.’s public reports
State health officials won’t say why, week after week, some facilities are still missing data.
Pa. GOP advances election bill that would ban drop boxes, get mail-in ballots to voters earlier
The bill was championed by Republicans as an effort to ensure a secure election, and decried by Democrats as an attack on ballot access.
First phase of CARES Act grant applications open through Sept. 15
Lebanon County’s small businesses, nonprofits, and others can now apply for coronavirus relief grants.
After waffling, Gov. Tom Wolf says he can’t extend Pa.’s eviction ban, looks to lawmakers
Republican lawmakers said they are looking at what options they have to extend another lifeline to tenants.
Highway ‘stop-and-frisk’: How Pennsylvania state troopers conduct traffic searches some say are illegal
A review of five years of cases that arose from traffic stops in the south-central region of the state shows that police used underhand tactics to justify holding and searching drivers illegally.
Cedar Haven bankruptcy enters second year; operator wants more time to find buyer
Cedar Haven bankruptcy now in year two. Operator asks court for more time to find buyer.
Clean Air Council demands DEP shut down all Energy Transfer projects in state
The Clean Air Council has had enough with the Mariner East pipeline.
















