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Senator Martin's office to host license plate replacement event in East Earl

By South Lancaster News | Jun 18, 2024

The office of Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) will host a damaged license plate replacement event in collaboration with the East Earl Township Police Department on Tuesday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is scheduled to take place at the East Earl Township Maintenance Building, located at 155 Ewell Road.

Funding secured for farmland preservation in Southern Lancaster County

By South Lancaster News | Jun 18, 2024

House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Tuesday that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has invested $441,862 for the preservation of the 107-acre Jeffrey M. Brown crop and livestock farm in Fulton Township.

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South Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By South Lancaster News | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

PA Senate approves 'Grow PA' bills supporting affordable higher ed pathways

By South Lancaster News | Jun 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a series of bills aimed at expanding affordable post-secondary education and career preparation opportunities for students. The bipartisan package, known as Grow PA, seeks to connect students with high-demand careers within the state.

Pennsylvania Senate honors 2024 state champion high school wrestlers

By South Lancaster News | Jun 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – More than a dozen high school state wrestling champions were recognized on the Pennsylvania Senate floor today as part of High School Wrestling Day at the State Capitol, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). The event honored wrestlers who earned gold at the 2024 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state wrestling championship competition held in Hershey in March.

Pennsylvania House passes bill requiring insurance coverage for biomarker testing

By South Lancaster News | Jun 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) expressed approval for the bipartisan House passage of legislation he co-prime sponsored. The bill mandates insurance coverage for biomarker testing in Pennsylvania.

Cutler criticizes Democrats' plan for lacking accountability and limiting school choice options

By South Lancaster News | Jun 10, 2024

On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) released a statement criticizing the House Democrats' proposed legislation on basic education funding.

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South Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By South Lancaster News | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Pennsylvania designates June 2-8 as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

By South Lancaster News | Jun 5, 2024

HARRISBURG – The week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, will be designated as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania under Senate Resolution 305. The resolution is sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission (CBC) and chairman of the CBC Pennsylvania Delegation, and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), a member of the CBC Pennsylvania delegation and former CBC chair.

Senate committees review hands-on learning initiative

By South Lancaster News | Jun 4, 2024

A joint public hearing of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed the Total Experience Learning Program today, which leads students in experience-based learning activities and trains teachers in new methods to improve student outcomes.

Pennsylvania Republicans push for immediate passage of Senate tax cut plan

By South Lancaster News | Jun 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, Pennsylvania House Republicans held a press conference urging House Democrats to vote on the bipartisan Senate-passed tax cut plan without amendments or partisan alterations. The proposed legislation aims to reduce the Personal Income Tax and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.

South Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By South Lancaster News | Jun 3, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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South Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By South Lancaster News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Pittsburgh selected to host 2026 NFL Draft

By South Lancaster News | May 22, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) expressed his approval following the National Football League’s announcement that Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft.

Voter ID amendment faces delay due to new house rules despite broad support

By South Lancaster News | May 21, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Tuesday that the voter ID constitutional amendment discharge petition now has 101 signatures, following the addition of Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike). This number represents half of the entire Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

South Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By South Lancaster News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3.4% of citizens unemployed in Lancaster County in 2021

By South Lancaster News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Lancaster County hit 3.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

PUC approves settlement addressing long-standing issues with Frontier Commonwealth

By South Lancaster News | May 15, 2024

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has granted final approval to a settlement addressing long-standing service issues with Frontier Commonwealth. This decision follows a formal complaint filed by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) against Frontier last year, citing unreliable service for residential and business customers.