In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 360 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 20% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 57% lower compared to 14 days ago.
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Some Pa. lawmakers tout expense transparency. Their websites tell a different story.
Just 29 of the 253 full-time lawmakers in Pennsylvania post some information online about how they spend taxpayer dollars in their duties, despite many proclaiming, “It’s Your Money.”
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 378 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 12% lower than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 54% lower compared to 14 days ago.
Ceremony honors fallen cops: “Let the gravity of their sacrifices stay with us”
Police Week ceremony honors four fallen police officers, former district attorney.
Taxpayers foot huge bill to run Pa.’s full-time legislature, but are blocked from many details
A web of expense accounts, few reporting requirements, and questionable claims of “legislative privilege” help keep lawmaker spending obscured — and the public in the dark.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 394 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 3% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 43% lower compared to 14 days ago.
Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary
Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 410 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 6% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 41% lower compared to 14 days ago.
Two small changes in polling places for primary/special election
Polling places for the Lebanon 7th and 10th Wards, which were moved in November due to Covid-19, have reverted to their previous locations.
Bellegrove Road bridge scheduled for replacement
A bridge replacement construction project for the bridge on Route 934 will begin this week. Detours will be in place starting May 10, for 105 days.
Commissioners approve half-million tax abatement for DHL Express, discuss contaminated State Drive site
County commissioners approved Thursday by a split vote a five-year tax abatement request totaling over $518,500 for DHL Express, a transportation company that plans to invest $88 million in blighted property in South Lebanon Township.
Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 492 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 12% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 26% lower compared to 14 days ago.
City’s lawsuit continues to block sale of old Northwest Elementary school
The sale and redevelopment of the old Northwest Elementary school is on hold until at least September unless the city and the school district can work out their dispute.
Pennsylvania can’t fine addiction treatment facilities that break rules. Some lawmakers want to change that.
The ability to charge fines or fees could weed out bad actors and prevent ongoing harm, experts say, but there’s already pushback from the provider industry.