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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Q&A: Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Pa.’s voting system, election integrity

Schmidt joined Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu and Votebeat’s Carter Walker in March for a live event about building trust in elections.

By Votebeat - April 10, 2024

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Today is the last day to apply for LIHEAP this season

LIHEAP cash grants, which were suspended in mid-March due to a holdup in federal funding, will resume shortly, the Department of Human Services said.

By One United Lancaster - April 5, 2024

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Bill would merge Lancaster’s Human Relations Commission, HRC Advisory Council

It’s been several years since the commission last fielded a complaint to investigate, Mayor Danene Sorace told City Council.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2024

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Pocket park, or housing? City changes course on vacant Beaver Street lot

Efforts to site a park or garden at 339 Beaver St. stretch back more than a decade.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2024

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FAQ: The April 23 primary election

Monday, April 8, is the last day to register to vote before the primary.

By One United Lancaster - April 2, 2024

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County commissioners approve ARPA grants, contract for election results website (update)

The Elections Board plans to have the website up and running for the April 23 primary.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 2, 2024

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New federal Dec. 11 deadline for election certification adds to pressure on Pa.

Election officials and policy advocates are concerned that an influx of recount petitions could make it harder for Pennsylvania to meet the deadline, prompting the courts to get involved.

By Votebeat - April 1, 2024