• New teacher contract approved in Hempfield School District: After 156 days since the last contract expired, Hempfield School board voted on Tuesday to approve a new one. Teachers will receive increases of 3.2% to 3.5% a year over four years. (Source: WGAL)
• Lancaster County Court board elects new president judge: Judge Leonard G. Brown III will succeed Judge David Ashworth on Jan. 3, 2025. (Source: LNP)
• Full day kindergarten introduced in Central Dauphin County School District: Tuesday, Central Dauphin School board approved purchasing three properties as part of plan to transition into full-day kindergarten. The district intends to spend $9.4 million to purchase two properties in Lower Paxton Township and one property in Swatara Township. (Source: WGAL)
• Mount Penn Borough could raise more revenue by adopting home rule charter: The Pennsylvania Economy League recommended Mount Penn adopt the home rule charter to increase revenue flexibility. The non-partisan group has been examining the borough’s books and operations as it considers integrating with the Lower Alsace Township. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Nation/world: Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court (Source: Penn Live) South Korean leader faces impeachment after coup attempt. (Source: UPI) Trump considers DeSantis to head Defense Department. (Source: AP). No-confidence vote for France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier (Source: BBC News) D.C. attorney general sues Amazon. (Source: CNBC) U.S Space Force opens unit in Japan. (Source: UPI)
