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Report: county Human Trafficking Task Force expanded impact in 2023

In 2023, stings by the task force resulted in 49 arrests, up from 30 in 2022.

By One United Lancaster - January 11, 2024

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Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address is Jan. 25

The Home Rule Study Commission is taking a key vote the day before.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 10, 2024

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Tonight’s correctional facility ‘listening session’ may offer more interaction than predecessors

Advocates want county officials and the design team to respond to their questions and comments.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 10, 2024

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Wednesday, Jan 10

Open records, Amtrak, Central Market, children’s health insurance, Gen Z.

By One United Lancaster - January 10, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission looks at taxation options, peer cities

A charter could include both additional flexibility on earned income tax rates and “guardrails” limiting increases.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 5, 2024

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Friday, Jan. 5

Farm investigation, inmate death, fair funding, open records, coroner.

By One United Lancaster - January 5, 2024

Government

Nonprofit, court system collaborate to certify Pennsylvania Dutch legal interpreters

Last year, the first 10 Pennsylvania Dutch speakers passed their qualifying examinations.

By Max Weidman - January 4, 2024

Government

Mayor swears in new, returning City Council members

Council’s work will get under way with back-to-back meetings this coming Tuesday, Jan. 9.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 3, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission hears from former mayors en route to Jan. 24 vote

The moment of truth is approaching.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 3, 2024

Government

County organizes governance for 2024

Incoming Democrat Alice Yoder joins incumbent Republicans Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino on the board of commissioners.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 2, 2024

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State encourages healthcare organizations to invest in housing

Housing is a key social determinant of health.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 22, 2023

Government

Pennsylvania pursuing waiver to expand social services for at-risk Medicaid patients

Officials say the initiative would improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 22, 2023