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Government

County seeks residents for advisory committee on new prison

The committee will assist with planning the replacement for the county’s outdated existing prison.

By One United Lancaster - July 14, 2022

Government

Covid-19 rental assistance program pauses to reassess; no new applications accepted for now

The pause probably won’t end up being a permanent stoppage, but that remains to be seen.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 14, 2022

Government

Spotlight PA details Pa. budget’s childcare tax credit, expanded property tax rebates

Both allow eligible households to cut their taxes and potentially receive refunds.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 13, 2022

Government

Richard Mendez sworn in as Lancaster city’s first Latino police chief

Mendez told City Council he’s “overwhelmed with gratitude” at the encouragement he’s received from the community.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 13, 2022

Government

Pa. sues Lancaster County, 2 others over counting of undated mail-in ballots

The County Board of Elections says the state’s position “is contrary to the law or to any existing court order.”

By One United Lancaster - July 12, 2022

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