• Lancaster County will count undated mail-in ballots, but separate them: The plan comes in response to this week’s Supreme Court order and subsequent state guidance. (Source: LNP)
• Dr. Oz campaigns in Lancaster County: The Republican said his top issues are health care and education and criticized Democratic policies on law enforcement and the economy. (Source: WGAL) Meanwhile, Republicans seek to capitalize on uncertainty about Lt. Gov. Fetterman’s health since his stroke. (Source: Fox 43 | AP)
• County’s crisis hotline seeking staff: Lancaster County Crisis Intervention is fielding about 100 more calls a month since the rollout of the 988 hotline. About a third of its staff positions are open. (Source: ABC 27)
• Pa. abortion providers expand telehealth, medication access: The organizations that operate Pennsylvania’s 17 clinics have fielded record numbers of calls since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and are anxiously awaiting the outcome of Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race in November. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Manheim Township school board to vote on plan for developing transgender athlete policy: The decision is expected at this evening’s meeting. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to rise 8.7% for 2023. (Source: CNBC) Jury awards Sandy Hook victims nearly $1 billion in Alex Jones defamation case. (Source: CNN) LA Council’s Nury Martinez resigns. (Source: Axios) Jan. 6 committee to hold final pre-election hearing today. (Source: UPI) Mar-a-Lago employee says Trump directed document move. (Source: CBS News)
