• Report says ballot secrecy envelopes should be optional: The Election Law Advisory Board also recommends standardizing drop box practices and clarifying election law so that mail-in ballots aren’t disqualified solely due to the lack of a written date. (Source: WITF)
• Pa. allows health insurance enrollment via tax filing: A state tax form allows eligible filers to request information about the Pennie insurance marketplace and opens a 60-day special enrollment period. (Source: ABC 27)
• Mild winter breaks record for late snowfall: In 1995, it was early February before southern Lancaster County saw a 1″ snow, something that has yet to happen this year. (Source: LNP)
• Pa. buys Susquehanna River islands: Independence Island and Bailey’s Island near Harvey Taylor Bridge now belong to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Source: WITF)
• County retains hiring incentives for lifeguards: Officials are hoping to open the pool in Lancaster County Central Park for a complete full-time season for the first time since 2019. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: Earthquake death toll in Turkey, Syria exceeds 5,000. (Source: UPI) Biden to deliver State of the Union this evening. (Source: NBC News) Defense Department says Chinese spy balloon did not pose a military threat. (Source: USA Today) AMC to charge more for premium movie theater seats. (Source: AP) Philadelphia, Kansas City art museums make Super Bowl wager. (Source: WHYY)
