“Even if you say developers have no problem waiting decades to try to change agricultural land into commercial land, I am willing to fight for the rest of my life to preserve agricultural land, and I know many other young farmers are willing to do the same.”
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[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on critical race theory, protecting women’s sports, and educational priorities
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “Since I was first elected in 2016, I have never seen so many e-mails and received so many calls from parents about our schools.”
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[Letter] Response to farmer supporting North Annville solar project
“The good news is that there is ample land in Pennsylvania that is well-suited for solar development—it’s just not in North Annville Township.”
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[Letter] Farmer supporting North Annville solar project
“I’d like to voice my support for the proposed solar farm off of Blacks Bridge Road.”
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[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on senior care in a post-COVID world
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “With the number of cases of COVID-19 dropping rapidly in our area, in the Commonwealth and around the Nation, the reality of the post COVID-19 world is first and foremost in our minds in the legislature.”
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[Letter] Congressman Meuser: Pro-growth versus pro-government
Congressman Dan Meuser: “This moment calls for the pro-growth agenda that cultivated the best economy in a generation before the pandemic, not the pro-government agenda that grows our debt and diminishes American competitiveness.”
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[Letter] Congressman Meuser: Biden’s first 100 days
Congressman Dan Meuser shares his perspective on President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office.
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[Column] Pinwheel Project Series: What are the long-term impacts of child abuse?
Reducing risk for child abuse involves making changes in society, in your community, in relationships, and in providing support to individual people.
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[Letter] League of Women Voters President: Gebhard did not respond to invitations to participate in forum
League of Women Voters President Shirley McCormick says organization tried very hard to have participation from all four candidates in last week’s SD-48 forum.
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[Column] State Rep. Frank Ryan on property taxes and where we stand
State Rep. Frank Ryan writes: “In all candor, the property tax and school funding problem will NOT go away and, if we do not solve it soon, it will crater sectors of our Commonwealth.”
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[Column] Pinwheel Project Series: What are the signs of Child Abuse?
The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning the signs of child abuse and neglect.
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[Letter] Republican candidate’s absence from SD-48 forum deserves attention
Retired newspaper reporter Monica von Dobeneck discusses the April 20 League of Women Voters forum for the open PA 48th Senatorial District seat.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber: Workforce shortages will have lasting consequences
“This isn’t just an unemployment issue; this is the vitality of our local economy. Let’s get Lebanon County back to work.”
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[Letter] FairDistrictsPA advocate: Gebhard should reveal stance on Senate Bill 222 before election
“Senate District 48 voters must insist that Mr. Gebhard inform them of his position on Senate Bill 222 before the May 18 election.”
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[Column] Pinwheel Project Series: What happens after a Child Abuse Report is made?
It is important to know that ANY community member may act as a permissive reporter.