by Greg Barton | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A bill which establishes a statewide rape kit evidence tracking system was signed into law by the governor as Act 122 of 2024. It allows survivors to track the status of their rape kits throughout the testing process, from collection to destruction....
by Greg Barton | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – An initiative to create a new memorial on the PA Capitol grounds took a significant step forward when legislation authorizing the monument passed the state Senate. House Bill 71 would create a memorial for Gold Star families, who are the ones left behind...
by Greg Barton | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
WILLOW STREET – A loose steer kept some Lancaster County authorities busy yesterday. Around 11 a.m., Pequea Township Police were dispatched to the area of W. Boehms Road and Willow Street Pike South for a loose steer in the area of the divided highway. The steer was...
by Greg Barton | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The governor signed a bill into law which would enable licensed practical nurses or LPNs working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements. Currently, only doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants, and coroners can pronounce death in...
by Greg Barton | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A legislative package to strengthen funding flexibility for EMS and fire companies was signed into law. The package, consisting of Senate Bills 1132, 1133, and 1134, enables municipalities to use a greater portion of existing local EMS and fire taxes for...
by Greg Barton | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG (AP) – The U.S. Senate race in PA between Democrat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed for a statewide recount, as counties continued Wednesday to sort through outstanding ballots and the campaigns jousted over which ones...
