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City to tackle ‘High Injury Network’ with $12.7 million traffic safety grant

Lancaster will use the funding to implement its Vision Zero strategy, which aims to eliminate serious vehicle crashes by 2030.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 17, 2023

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Dept. of Human Services issues warning over scam texts

The fake messages ask for EBT card information and claim the recipient’s card is blocked.

By One United Lancaster - March 16, 2023

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Deputy warden: Prison medical complaints are mostly procedural

Advocates have been pressing the County Prison for more information on grievance filings.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 16, 2023

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Emergency Services Authority mulls fees, other aspects of startup process

The meeting is the second since the authority was incorporated last month.

By Justin Stoltzfus - March 16, 2023

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Pa. to receive reallocated funds for water bill assistance program

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, LIHWAP, assisted 117,000 Pennsylvanians in nearly 38,000 households in its first year.

By One United Lancaster - March 15, 2023

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Lancaster County could get millions more in funding from new round of opioid settlement (update)

As before, the amount received will depend on how many jurisdictions participate in the settlement, and they have a tight deadline.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 14, 2023

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Senate committee leader’s record worries advocates hoping for election reform

“People are worried about getting any election legislation past him,” policy advocate Kyle Miller said of state Sen. Cris Dush.

By Votebeat - March 13, 2023

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East Lampeter Township plans to launch housing study this spring

It will lay the groundwork for the township’s upcoming comprehensive plan update.

By Justin Stoltzfus - March 9, 2023

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Here’s how the home rule commission, other primary races are shaping up

Candidate listings currently are unofficial.

By One United Lancaster - March 8, 2023

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Gov. Shapiro proposes $44.4 billion 2023-24 budget

The budget is due by June 30, in time for the start of Pennsylvania’s fiscal year on July 1.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 7, 2023

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Commissioners vote to issue RFP for correctional facility design services (update)

The county is encouraging partnerships between local and national firms.

By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2023

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Joanna McClinton elected Pa. House Speaker

Her appointment was made by a straight party-line vote.

By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2023