Government

Government

Gov. Wolf signs order protecting out-of-state patients seeking abortions

In a statement, Wolf said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade “has invoked fear and uncertainty.”

By One United Lancaster - July 12, 2022

Community

County pool now open 7 days a week

With help from local schools and nonprofits, the county has recruited the lifeguards it needs.

By One United Lancaster - July 12, 2022

Government

Lancaster ordering more sidewalk repairs, launches loan fund to help spread out cost

Under state and local law, the city’s individual landowners are liable for keeping their curbs and sidewalks in good condition.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 12, 2022

Government

Pa. legislature passes 2022-23 budget

The $45.2 billion spending plan — $42.8 billion plus $2.4 billion in American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid funding — is a 2.9% increase over its predecessor.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022

Government

City finalizing its $1.6 million CDBG plan

The funding supports rental inspections, social workers and the homeowner critical-repair program, among other things.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022

Government

Gov. Wolf signs law mandating better fire safety at home-based daycares

The legislation is in response to a 2019 fire at an Erie day care that killed five children.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022

Government

Friday, June 8

State budget, constitutional amendments, ambulance service, Armstrong bankruptcy, Abe assassinated.

By One United Lancaster - July 8, 2022

Government

City Council to vote on banning hair discrimination

The measure is based on the CROWN Act, which has been passed by the U.S. House and at least 17 states.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 7, 2022

Government

Thursday, July 7

Republicans for Shapiro, spotted lanternfly, Afghan refugees, ARPA.

By One United Lancaster - July 7, 2022

Government

County will take a 19% reduction to its commission in new prison commissary contract

The move puts the rate at the low end of the range the county found in a survey of peer facilities in Pennsylvania.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022

Government

County chooses industry giant CGL as owner’s rep for prison project

The contract runs through the end of June 2024 and encompasses all phases up through design.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022

Government

Commissioners award $500,000 from ARPA for fire station

A last-minute pledge from Lancaster Township put the deal over the top.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022