Government

Government

Northwest Lancaster County residents raise objections to proposed emergency services authority

A dozen municipal governments are poised to vote on incorporating the entity, which would be the first of its kind in Pennsylvania to charge a fee.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 2, 2022

Government

Pa. offering marijuana pardons through Sept. 30

“This pardon project has the potential to open the door for thousands of Pennsylvanians,” Gov. Tom Wolf said.

By One United Lancaster - September 2, 2022

Government

County commissioners decline to provide ARPA funds for broadband, other projects

There could be a role for county government in supporting broadband expansion, the commissioners said, but they’re encouraging other stakeholders to take the lead.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 31, 2022

Government

How should Lancaster County spend its opioid settlement money? Here’s what its work group recommends

The county is expecting an initial payment of $644,846 within the next week.

By One United Lancaster - August 30, 2022

Community

Lancaster EDC advocates for comprehensive broadband plan

Stakeholders throughout Lancaster County have highlighted broadband “as a critical community priority,” EDC President Lisa Riggs said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 29, 2022

Government

Pa. warns of SNAP phishing scam

Scammers are sending texts telling recipients they were approved for $1,000 in SNAP benefits, but only if they click a link.

By One United Lancaster - August 19, 2022

Government

Career & Technology Center receives $94,000 state grant to boost workforce training for manufacturing

The funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program, or MTTC, an initiative that works with local manufacturers to bolster workforce capacity.

By One United Lancaster - August 19, 2022

Government

Planning process for new county prison is under way

The first task is to develop a needs assessment, which will drive decisions about the new facility’s size and design.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2022

Government

Prison Board debates use of revenue from inmates’ phone, IT fees

There’s no reason the prison’s Inmate General Welfare Fund needs to generate surpluses, county Commissioner John Trescot said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2022

Government

Dept. of Aging launches investigative unit to fight financial abuse of Pa. seniors

The Financial Abuse Specialist Team will assist in investigating and resolving cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors.

By One United Lancaster - August 18, 2022

Government

Rental assistance program receives some additional funding

The allocation comes from reserves unspent in previous rounds of federal aid.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2022

Government

County commissioners OK $2.8 million from ARPA for Lancaster Conservancy, Farmland Trust (update)

The money would help fund land purchases associated with stream and watershed restoration.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2022