Government Lancaster receives grants for Water Street bicycle boulevard project, critical home repairs There is $5 million coming to the Red Rose city. By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2024
Government Home Rule Study Commission considers charter options for removing City Council members The commission’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 26, 2024
Government City Council completes consolidation of Human Relations Commission, HRC Council; hears public safety update City police are hoping to achieve accreditation by January. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 25, 2024
Government Primary Election 2024: Polls are open, turnout reportedly light The public will be able to track results tonight on Lancaster County’s new election website. By One United Lancaster - April 23, 2024
Government Advocate calls on County Prison to discontinue handcuffing participants in MAT drug program Prison officials say the practice keeps drugs from being smuggled into the facility’s general population. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 18, 2024
Government Court to study ways to reduce length of stay at County Prison In 2022, average length of stay in County Prison was 58 days, versus a national average of 35 days. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 18, 2024
Government Commissioners appoint three newcomers to Library System board “I’m looking for a fresh perspective on the Library System,” Commissioner Ray D’Agostino said. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 17, 2024
Government Pa. House passes bill requiring disclosure of political spending by 501(c) organizations House Bill 1472 is intended to combat “dark money” campaign spending. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 16, 2024
Government Home Rule Study Commission split on allowing fringe benefits for City Council Providing health, dental, vision and pension benefits to seven City Council members costs nearly $300,000 a year. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 12, 2024
Government PennDOT Secretary: Upping transit funding would bolster economy Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposes an additional $283 million for buses, subways, commuter rail and paratransit. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 12, 2024
Government Home Rule Study Commission encourages public engagement as city charter is drafted (video) Representatives of the commission outlined its goals and operations at Hourglass Foundation’s April First Friday Forum. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 11, 2024
Government Report: Public defenders challenge guidance barring them from sharing in Pa.’s opioid settlement funds The Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust says public defense, because it’s a required government function, is ineligible. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 10, 2024