New Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said he would not consider any other legislation until a constitutional amendment opening a two-year window for civil lawsuits is considered.
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This Pa. county is about to start a hand recount of its 2020 presidential election results
County commissioners ordered the recount under pressure from activists associated with an election conspiracy group and against the advice of the local election director.
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Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro taps Trump target Al Schmidt to be Pa.’s top election official
The Republican Philadelphia city commissioner famously stood up to former President Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud in 2020 while receiving death threats
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What Mark Rozzi’s record can tell us about what kind of Pa. House speaker he’ll be
Rozzi’s decade-long legislative career has been defined by his advocacy for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Few know what to expect from his surprise tenure as speaker.
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Lebanon County dairy cows among featured mamas at Farm Show event
A Lebanon County dairy farm is among the featured exhibits at this year’s Calving Corner, part of the 107th annual Farm Show in Harrisburg.
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Will a surprise speaker pick make the Pennsylvania House less partisan?
Some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass rule changes aimed at giving all lawmakers a say in making policy, but there’s reason to be skeptical.
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Democrats and a handful of Republicans picked the Pennsylvania House’s new speaker
Democrats won 102 seats in the 203-member chamber during the November midterm election, but three vacancies led to a battle for control and ultimately a compromise pick.
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Hearing held to discuss indigent legal representation in criminal court
A hearing requested by a local attorney asking to be removed as court-appointed counsel in five cases involving indigent defendants was held Friday, even though those cases had already been reassigned to other attorneys.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 2
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Who will lead the Pennsylvania House? Lawmakers will soon decide as power struggle continues.
As legislative leaders battle for control, Democrats and Republicans will choose a person to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
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Lebanon County Commissioners adopt 2023 budget with no tax hike
The Lebanon County Commissioners passed a 2023 budget on Thursday, Dec. 22, that keeps property taxes constant for the coming year despite financial headwinds faced by the county.
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North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopts 2023 budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopted its 2023 budget at Monday’s meeting.
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Dzwonchyk attorney discusses $1.75M settlement in PSP lawsuit; Thome court date set; Splain’s current duties unknown
As the Thome case – which was also found by Hess Graf to be a justified shooting – heads towards a civil court trial date, Paul Messing, a Philadelphia-based attorney who represented the Dzwonchyk estate, spoke to LebTown about the findings his law firm’s investigation yielded in the months prior to settlement of that lawsuit.
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What Josh Shapiro’s transition team says about how he’ll govern, and why some picks are raising eyebrows
Incoming Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team includes prominent Republicans and those backing policies criticized by Democrats.
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Lebanon City Council makes it official: no tax hike in 2023
2023 will mark the eighth straight year with no increase in the city property tax.