The wide-reaching budget, completed a week after the June 30 deadline, was made possible by higher-than-expected revenues that led to a multi-billion dollar surplus.
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Police defend fatal shooting of escaped pet, chief calls dog ‘a danger and a threat’
Lebanon city police on Friday issued a statement defending the officer who shot and killed a dog Wednesday outside a Lebanon city home. The dog’s owner and the shelter that handled Gunner’s adoption have said they will pursue legal options.
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What is the independent state legislature doctrine, and why does it matter for Pa.?
At least four U.S. Supreme Court justices have signaled support for an extreme legal doctrine that would give state legislatures unchecked power over elections and political maps.
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Police shoot rescue dog in Lebanon yard; now, the dog’s owner wants to know why
Gunner, a 1-year-old German shepherd, went missing Wednesday morning. When police found him that afternoon, an officer fatally shot him. Now, the dog’s owner and the rescue group that handled Gunner’s adoption want police to be held accountable for the shooting.
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Duvall succeeds Sidelnick as Dem chair
The Lebanon County Democratic Committee elected Matt Duvall to succeed Dan Sidelnick as committee chairman at its June 29 reorganization meeting.
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PennDOT shares plans for Lingle Avenue reconstruction & stream restoration
PennDOT is seeking public feedback on its plans for reconstruction and stream restoration along Lingle Avenue (Route 3017) in South Londonderry Township, North Londonderry Township, and Palmyra Borough.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 4
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Lebanon County Judge Samuel A. Kline will retire this fall
Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas Judge Samuel A. “Gus” Kline will retire as a full-time judge at the close of business on Sept. 30.
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Fort Indiantown Gap to host water bucket, demolitions training in July
Fort Indiantown Gap will host trainings this month that could result in increased noise levels for Lebanon County residents.
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Pennsylvania’s state budget is officially late
Talks have been difficult this year due to differing priorities among Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican leaders, as well as emboldened conservative rank-and-file dissidents.
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Concerns over streetlights, hiring of mayor’s son dominate council meeting
Lebanon City Council quickly polished off a short agenda at Monday’s monthly meeting, but concerns voiced by residents over new streetlights and the recent hiring of a facilities security manager stretched the proceedings to nearly an hour.
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Reform group urges PA lawmakers to stop killing bills without a vote
#ReformTheRules asks Legislature to bring more bills to the floor for a vote.
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Pa. House Republicans want to block state funding for the University of Pittsburgh over fetal tissue research
The proposed ban complicates budget negotiations as GOP lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf try to complete the process before the June 30 deadline.
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How Pennsylvania keeps its voter rolls clean and updated
Pennsylvania’s voter rolls have been a frequent target of conservative politicians who believe the disproven narrative that the 2020 election was stolen.
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You’re invited! A free Q&A on the limitations of Pa.’s police misconduct database
Join Spotlight PA July 7 for a free virtual panel on Pennsylvania’s police hiring database and other accountability efforts.