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Commissioners, public debate immigration ‘non-sanctuary’ resolution

The measure declaring Lancaster County a non-sanctuary county appears poised to pass by a 2-1 vote on Wednesday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 20, 2024

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Commissioners to consider resolution declaring Lancaster County a ‘non-sanctuary’ for undocumented immigrants

Like Columbia Borough’s resolution last week, the county’s proposed action comes in response to Lancaster city’s new “Trust Act” ordinance.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 18, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission debates at-large vs. district elections

The eventual consensus to retain the at-large system, while strong, was not unanimous.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 15, 2024

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Columbia pledges continued cooperation with ICE

Borough Council passed a resolution to signal its opposition to Lancaster’s “Welcoming City” ordinance.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 14, 2024

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Lancaster County to seek input from coalition on how to direct opioid settlement funding

The coalition, Joining Forces, is a broadly representative group whose members reflect the full continuum of the battle against addiction, Commissioner Alice Yoder said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 13, 2024

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Commissioners weigh three more community ARPA grants

If approved next week, they would leave about $470,000 available to be allocated.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 12, 2024

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City Council to consider reallocating $2 million in ARPA for housing

The funding would go toward four projects and the city’s critical repair program.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 8, 2024

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City steps up its planning for redevelopment at County Prison site

It represents a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” Chief Planner Douglas Smith said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 6, 2024

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Voting machines: Here’s how Pa. tests them and keeps them secure

In Pennsylvania, all voting systems produce paper ballots that can be audited.

By Votebeat - March 5, 2024

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City workers installing ‘Portland Loo’ public toilet

It is the first of its kind in Lancaster.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 4, 2024

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County commissioners to consider adjusting opioid settlement allocations

They will likely take up the matter at their work session on March 12.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission debates size of city council, with eye on possible elections by district

The commission is aiming to draft a home rule charter by August.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024