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News: Thursday, Jan. 14

A rendering of the proposed Stehli Silk Mill redevelopment.

A rendering of the proposed Stehli Silk Mill redevelopment.
A rendering of the proposed Stehli Silk Mill redevelopment.

Headlines:

Trump impeached again: The U.S. House voted 232-197 to impeach President Trump a second time, citing "incitement of insurrection. (Source: AP) Republican U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Lancaster County voted against impeachment, calling it "a rush to judgment."

Pa. House GOP seeks constitutional changes: Among the most potentially consequential is a proposal to elect judges by region, which opponents say would "gerrymander the court." Other measures seek to limit the legislature's control over state finances. Gov. Wolf opposes the amendments (Source: WITF)

Township approves land development plan for Stehli Silk Mill redevelopment: Backers hope to begin the $35 million project this summer. It will convert the landmark abandoned complex into apartments. (Source: LNP)

Lebanon County sets up online vaccine registration: Essential workers who live in the county can sign up for their Covid-19 shot through the Emergency Services Department's portal. (Source: WGAL)

National/world roundup: Weekly unemployment claims jump to 965,000. (Source: AP) Biden to propose $1.5 trillion stimulus. (Source: Reuters) Ex.-Gov. Snyder charged in Flint, Michigan, water crisis. (Source: NPR) Study: Covid-19 reinfections are rare, but recovered patients can spread virus. (Source: Nature)