Government

Policy would define City Hall flags as ‘government speech,’ give Council authority to accept, reject proposed banners

The proposed rules come in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 4, 2022

Pa. Supreme Court rules that mail-in voting is constitutional

“We find no restriction in our Constitution on the General Assembly’s ability to create universal mail-in voting,” Justice Christine Donohue said, writing for the 5-2 majority.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 2, 2022

Gov. Wolf sues Pa. legislature over abortion amendment package

The governor said Republican lawmakers are taking “extraordinary steps to dismantle access to abortion.”

By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022

Pa. launches app to assist students, families at risk of homelessness

Pennsylvania’s Department of Education said this week it has developed an app to help housing-insecure students and their families find resources and services. The app, Finding …

YWCA Lancaster, Lancaster Stands Up push back against commissioners’ accusations

Commissioner Josh Parsons calls Lancaster Stands Up “a socialist, communist organization.” The group says it’s a grassroots collective advocating for the common good.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022

Hearing begins Thursday morning on state lawsuit over ballots in Lancaster, Berks, Fayette counties

At issue is whether the three counties must submit certified vote totals from the May primary that include mail-in ballots submitted in undated envelopes.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022