A new bill would give election officials a week to process mail ballots and make other long-sought changes. But it faces a long road to becoming law.
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Shapiro budget proposal would see state fund public defense for indigent Pennsylvanians
The $10 million proposal would be the most funding the state has ever dedicated to supporting the constitutional right to counsel.
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Switch to Pa.’s corporate filing system led to backlog and longer waits for business owners
The delays caused problems for new businesses, which need the paperwork to open a bank account, enter contracts, and more.
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‘Red flag’ laws find no favor among local lawmakers despite recent shootings
Local lawmakers polled by LebTown did not support Pennsylvania passing a “red flag law,” which would make the state eligible for millions of federal dollars to use for violence prevention aids, mental health support, and more.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of April 24
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Environmental group airs concerns about Gov. Dick Park to county commissioners
Friends of Governor Dick members met Wednesday, April 19, with the county commissioners to address concerns they have about forestry management practices and other reforms they would like to see incorporated at the park.
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2023 State Fair Queen discusses her reign at county commissioners meeting
The Lebanon County commissioners were graced with royalty Thursday, Apr. 20, at their biweekly meeting.
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Affordability remains top issue for Pa.’s state-related universities during budget process
Despite a funding boost, Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may still raise what is already some of the most expensive tuition in the nation.
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Erie, Pa.’s view of the 2024 solar eclipse will be exceptional (and expensive)
Erie and Pennsylvania’s northwest corner are in the path of totality, where the moon will 100% cover the sun on April 8, 2024.
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Bering silent after Phillips relays implicit threat to Kuhn: Drop out, or sting video of campaign sign removal will be released
Campaigns alleging sign shenanigans, a camouflaged man recording video, an apparent veiled threat being delivered at a private club in Lebanon – the Republican primary for county commissioner heats up.
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Family says state system betrayed elderly woman placed under guardianship
An ongoing lawsuit spotlights Pennsylvania’s vexing system for safeguarding vulnerable older adults from potential fraud and other conflicts when they are declared legally incapacitated.
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Fort Indiantown Gap will host Homeland Security field training exercises
Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania’s only live-fire and maneuver military base, will host a field training exercise for Homeland Security Investigations Rapid Response Teams on April 25, 2023.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors approve Escambia zoning amendment
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance #2-2023 rezoning the Escambia property at 1675 Grace Ave. from rural residential (RR) to residential density one (R1) at Monday’s meeting.
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Gov. Dick forest management plans again draw scrutiny of board by friends group
Clarence Schock Park’s Board of Directors and members of Friends of Governor Dick agree on one thing: They want what’s best for Governor Dick Park.
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Pa. primary election 2023: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot
If you want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election, you must apply by 5 p.m. May 9.
