Here are the public notices published this week.
News
Proposal to update ailing Pa. rent, property tax rebate program would reverse decade of decline
Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing rent and property tax rebate amounts and raising the income limits to make an additional 173,000 people eligible.
Roundabout plan for Route 934 & Clear Spring Road under review by PennDOT
PennDOT is reviewing a proposed roundabout plan for the intersection of Route 934 and Clear Spring Road in North Annville Township, aiming to address increased traffic from the expanding industrial park in South Annville Township.
Main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap near completion
Although the exact timeline and dates are still in flux, construction of the main gate and visitors center at Fort Indiantown Gap is nearing completion.
Shapiro signs first bill, expands Pa. health insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.
Here’s why party affiliation can be misleading in local Pa. elections
For decades, Pa. school board candidates have been able to run in both parties. But as races get more partisan, some lawmakers want to change that.
Senator Gebhard pushes bill requiring financial literacy class in PA schools
Senator Chris Gebhard pushes for a bill to mandate a half-credit financial literacy course for high school students in Pennsylvania, aiming to equip them with essential money management skills for adulthood.
Lebanon County prepares for municipal primary election, emphasizes deadlines
As the municipal primary election approaches, Lebanon County reminds voters of crucial deadlines and the importance of submitting mail-in ballots correctly.
Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of May 1
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
Lebanon City Council hears budget report, mayor’s State of the City (again)
The Lebanon City Council held a brisk meeting Monday, followed by a repeat of the mayor’s 2023 State of the City address.
North Cornwall and North Lebanon police department merger under consideration
At their April meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to request a police regionalization study between North Cornwall and North Lebanon Townships.
The Pa. legislature appears to have met a tax break it doesn’t like: one for teachers, nurses, and cops
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax credit for new teachers, nurses, and cops. Republicans are skeptical.
Republican committee chair says focus misplaced after Wetlands sign removal
Two weeks after an incident near the Wetlands in Bethel Township, Lebanon County Republican Committee chairman Bill Bova says public attention should be on the actual removal of signs and not the circumstances surrounding the incident.
An amendment tracker and complete guide to proposed changes in Pennsylvania’s Constitution
Pa. lawmakers are pitching a lot of changes to the state constitution. Use this tracker to learn about them before they end up on your ballot.