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County commissioners approve $7.27 million from ARPA for water, sewer, stormwater infrastructure (update)

Four municipal water and sewer projects will receive $1 million apiece.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 20, 2022

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Eight municipalities poised to move forward with first-of-its-kind emergency services authority

Votes are scheduled Monday evening, Dec. 19, in the townships of Penn and Mount Joy.

By Justin Stoltzfus - December 19, 2022

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Six local organizations receive security grants

They total $210,246, part of $3.9 million awarded statewide.

By One United Lancaster - December 16, 2022

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Prison Board hears projections for new site’s capacity needs

Based on current trends and policies, the county can expect to need a correctional facility with between 1,219 and 1,271 beds by 2050.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2022

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What does the needs assessment say about Lancaster County corrections?

Like facilities elsewhere, the County Prison has been impacted by the pandemic and the increase in mental health and substance abuse problems.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2022

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What lessons does Emergency Rental Assistance hold for future programs?

Early research suggests the huge federal program did indeed provide a critical short-term lift for low-income, marginalized and vulnerable households.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2022

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Lobbyists expect retrenchment in federal housing policy

Hardline conservatives in Congress will be pushing to rein in spending.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2022

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A first glimpse at the Correctional Facility’s needs assessment data

A presentation based on the assessment indicates a projected average daily population “base count” of 909 as of 2050.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 14, 2022

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Lancaster County gets largest share of $12.2 million distributed by Pa. DEP for Chesapeake watershed cleanup

The funding will support implementation of the Countywide Action Plan to reduce waterway contamination.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 14, 2022

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Deadline is Thursday to shop on Pennie for health coverage starting Jan. 1

After Thursday, eligible customers can still buy plans on Pennie until Jan. 15, but their coverage won’t begin until Feb. 1.

By One United Lancaster - December 14, 2022

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Commissioners review ARPA applications for water, sewer projects

After municipal infrastructure projects will come consideration of county ARPA allocations for affordable housing.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2022

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Counties invited to apply for state funds for Whole Home Repairs programs

Lancaster County is in line to receive $3.95 million.

By One United Lancaster - December 12, 2022