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Report: HUD evaluating cash as alternative to housing vouchers

HUD previously explored the idea of cash aid in the 1970s, but did not implement it.

By One United Lancaster - September 19, 2024

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As election approaches, Democrats’ registration edge over GOP in Pa. is slimmest in decades

Democrats’ overall share of voters is still declining, and recent increases haven’t made up for losses over the past four years.

By Votebeat - September 18, 2024

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County Elections Office finalizes ballots, gears up for Nov. 5

Mail-in ballots should begin reaching voters’ mailboxes in the first week of October, Elections Chief Clerk Christa Miller said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 18, 2024

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Pa. Supreme Court restores date requirement for mail-in ballots

The decision, focusing on the court’s jurisdiction rather than the case’s merits, could cause thousands of mail ballots to be rejected in November’s election.

By Votebeat - September 17, 2024

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Advocates at hearing call for rethinking housing, homelessness policies

“You can’t solve homelessness with services.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 16, 2024

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Gov. Shapiro orders creation of a statewide housing strategy

It would be Pennsylvania’s first.

By One United Lancaster - September 12, 2024

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County Emergency Management to hold ‘Prepare Lancaster’ event

It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Farm & Home Center.

By One United Lancaster - September 12, 2024

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Colleges, universities invited to apply for Hunger-Free Campus grants

Awarded through the state Department of Education, the competitive grants help institutions combat food insecurity among their students.

By One United Lancaster - September 3, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission outlines public education effort ahead of referendum

Five education sessions are scheduled between Sept. 26 and Oct. 24.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 30, 2024

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Here’s how much Lancaster’s Home Rule Study Commission has cost

Commission expenses are largely covered by a state grant and city in-kind services.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 30, 2024

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These three court cases could determine how Pa. handles mail ballots this fall (update)

There could be late-in-the-game changes to the rules that govern vote counting in a crucial swing state.

By Votebeat - August 30, 2024

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Surveys closing soon on city parks, health

Both are due to wrap up at the end of the week.

By One United Lancaster - August 29, 2024