Government Medicaid, CHIP, Pennie: Pa. pledges ‘no wrong door’ for health coverage amid concern as Medicaid renewals resume As of April 1, recipients are once again required to redetermine their Medicaid and CHIP eligibility each year. By One United Lancaster - April 28, 2023
Government Pa. bill allowing early processing of mail ballots clears first hurdle (Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. It also appears at Spotlight PA.) By Carter Walker | Votebeat … Read more By Votebeat - April 28, 2023
Government FAQ: The May 16 primary election Republican and Democratic voters will choose their party’s candidates for various county, municipal, school district and judicial offices. By One United Lancaster - April 27, 2023
Government City Council debates: Does Lancaster need a ‘Trust Act’? It would put into statute what is already a city policy prohibiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and questions about immigration status. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 26, 2023
Government City Council awards ARPA grants for community facilities, city-county homelessness services initiative “I wish we could do more of this,” Mayor Danene Sorace said. By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2023
Government Affordable rentals or homeownership? Commissioners debate uses of federal housing grants (update) Commissioner Josh Parsons said the county redevelopment authority should consider directing more of its federal dollars toward homeownership. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 25, 2023
Government Pa. extends LIHEAP deadline to May 12 The income limit for LIHEAP is 150% of the federal poverty limit. By One United Lancaster - April 24, 2023
Government Rally calls for making Whole Home Repairs initiative permanent “Whole Home Repairs is working,” state Sen. Nikil Saval said Friday. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Here’s how to apply for Whole Home Repairs funding in Lancaster County The Lancaster County Redevelopment has fielded about 75 inquiries since the program’s launch earlier this month. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government At forum, City Council candidates discuss Lancaster’s finances, representation (video) Six candidates are running for three four-year seats, and two for one two-year seat. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Prison staff visit Las Vegas detention center to garner ideas for upcoming design Inmate Services Supervisor Toni Warfel called the visit “extremely eye-opening.” By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Replacement of erroneous ballots under way; county will review procedures after primary Possible improvements include hiring a proofreader; and posting sample ballots online before ballots are mailed. By Justin Stoltzfus - April 20, 2023