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Today is the last day to apply for pandemic utility assistance

the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides crisis grants of up to $2,500 to help eligible households pay for water and sewer service.

By One United Lancaster - August 18, 2023

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Prison Board discusses heat mitigation efforts at aging facility

Most of the County Prison isn’t air conditioned.

By Justin Stoltzfus - August 17, 2023

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In April, Pennsylvania restarted annual reviews of Medicaid eligibility. How’s it going?

More than 5,500 individuals in Lancaster County were disenrolled through the end of July.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2023

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Lancaster County hopes to receive $1.82 million from DCED for election administration

The money is part of a statewide allocation of $45.7 million.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 16, 2023

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Here’s how Pa. counties spent their first round of state election grants

Counties that received the funding say they’re happy with it and plan to reapply.

By Votebeat - August 16, 2023

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DA secures state grant to support community Narcan availability

The funding will underwrite Lancaster General Hospital’s distribution of Narcan kits and an associated overdose awareness and prevention campaign.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 15, 2023

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U.S. Chamber pushing for immigration reform

The business advocacy organization is for increased border security, reform and modernization of employment verification requirements and expansion of the number of work visas.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 11, 2023

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Whole Home Repairs funding held up by state budget process

Funding for the Whole Home Repairs program is among the items in the 2023-24 state budget that remain on hold, reports WHYY. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed …

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By One United Lancaster - August 11, 2023

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City cutting spending by $2 million to avoid using reserves

The amount equals about 2.8% of the 2023 budget.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 10, 2023

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Lancaster water bureau lifts conservation notice

The Susquehanna Treatment Plant is once again running at normal capacity.

By One United Lancaster - August 8, 2023

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Gov. Shapiro touts I-95 rebuild, state budget investments in economy, workforce at High Steel Structures visit

“We can build big things again in Pennsylvania if we invest,” Shapiro said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 7, 2023

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Home Rule Study Commission examines city’s budget structure, fiscal plight

Lancaster’s revenues and expenses are “significantly out of balance,” consultant Fred Reddig said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 4, 2023