Should the ruling stand, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the divided Pennsylvania legislature will be faced with a multibillion-dollar challenge with no prescribed solution.
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Tracking Josh Shapiro’s biggest campaign promises
New Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. As Shapiro begins the work of governing, Spotlight PA is tracking his progress keeping them.
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5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023
The Pennsylvania legislature is considering everything from expanding who can get medical marijuana to full legalization. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jonestown Borough Council appoints David Charest as newest councilman
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council appointed David Charest as councilman. This comes after former Councilman Don Raiger resigned in December.
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St. Cecilia’s Church prepares for 2023 sale; about 70K fasnachts will be sold
Saint Cecilia’s Church fasnacht sale is approaching quickly, and organizers are again ready to deliver the sugary fried donuts – a Pennsylvania Dutch staple – in staggering quantities.
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Democrats sweep special elections, affirming first Pa. House majority in 12 years
Democrats have won three special elections for Pennsylvania’s state House, which means they officially control the chamber after a month-long impasse with Republicans.
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Two local 4-H’ers compete in national Make It With Wool competition
Two local 4-H’ers competed in the recent national Make It With Wool contest after having earned their spots there in the statewide competition last year.
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Diamond opens new district office in Jonestown, touts central location
State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) has opened up his new district office at 175 South Lancaster Street in Jonestown.
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What the duck? Rare bird from Europe and Asia spotted at Lebanon landfill
The common shelduck is not so common in Pennsylvania, and it has drawn hordes of bird enthusiasts to the landfill.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of February 6
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Fate of a pre-Civil War Campbelltown building by Rising Sun remains uncertain
A decision on whether a historic building on Campbelltown’s main street will be demolished to allow the expansion of a landmark restaurant will not be made until mid-March at the earliest, and could hinge on statements made in an obscure, 20-year-old survey.
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Mystery leaker pushes intra-party feud into spotlight; prelude to factious primary
Dan Bost doesn’t want to see this story published, and neither presumably does Mike Kuhn. So the question is – Who does?
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Lebanon County resolves conflicted court case issue for indigent defendants
Lebanon County Commissioners entered into an agreement with two law firms to provide legal services for conflicted cases.
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Pa. House control will likely be decided by special elections this week
The Pennsylvania state House has been unable to function for a month. Three special elections this week could end the standoff, though big questions remain.
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Pennsylvanians were asked what they want to change about the state House
As the Pennsylvania state House remains deadlocked, members of the public told Speaker Mark Rozzi they want more bipartisan cooperation, open primaries, and less reliance on constitutional amendments.
