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Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai expected to resign before the end of his term, sources say
It’s not clear exactly when Turzai will depart, though he’s expected to outline a timetable Wednesday.
Thousands of deaths later, Pa. finally mandates universal testing in nursing homes, but not for another month
The Wolf administration in May touted widespread testing, but its plan fell short and, as of early June, only 75 of about 1,900 facilities had done it.
Preliminary results for the Lebanon County 2020 primary election (Updated)
With approximately 28,000 ballots cast, turnout for this year’s primary election was up compared to last year, but down compared to the last presidential primary.
Pa. House Democrats block voting session to demand GOP take up police reform bills
“It’s the people’s house, and if we aren’t doing the people’s business, then we aren’t doing business,” said Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.
Rush to dole out billions in coronavirus relief dollars in Pa. could lead to waste, fraud
Many rules around public accountability and transparency remain unwritten, or lack requirements for a detailed accounting of how the money was spent.
Lebanon Transit resumes regular schedules for various routes
Several Lebanon Transit bus routes will resume normal operations starting Monday, June 8.
Courthouse protest becomes unexpected march through city; few disturbances as Lebanon event goes peacefully
An estimated 500 people peacefully gathered in front of the Lebanon Municipal Building at noon Thursday, June 4, to protest the May 25 killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
Commissioners discuss ‘remote tourism,’ caseworker appreciation, Gap training
County Commissioners approved a proclamation for Caseworker Appreciation Week and issued a grant for a “remote tourism” initiative to boost local foods.
Wolf will appoint misconduct watchdog, establish commission to oversee Pa. state troopers, correctional officers
Additional reform will need approval from the Republican-controlled legislature.
WellSpan Good Samaritan now using remdesevir to treat COVID-19 patients
The hospital has received a supply of the experimental medication in May, and is now using the drug to treat patients with COVID-19.
Gov. Tom Wolf marches with demonstrators in Harrisburg on June 3, 2020.
Wolf spoke briefly to the crowd, telling them, “We need to stop racism now.”
Protest over George Floyd death set for noon Thursday at Lebanon Muni. Bldg.; street in front to be closed, permit issued
Two local women are organizing a noon protest Thursday, June 4, over the death of George Floyd.
County planning organization opens public comment period on transportation plans
The public comment period on updates to long- and short-term transportation plans began last week and will close on June 17.