by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A package of bills will be introduced by Luzerne County Rep. Jamie Walsh aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of large data centers across the state. Walsh noted data centers use large amounts of electricity and water to operate....
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay of Washington & Allegheny Counties plans to reintroduce legislation modernizing PA’s outdated advertising and public notice requirements for local governments, allowing greater flexibility in how required notices are delivered...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Applications are open for 25 scholarships of $10,000 each available to PA high school seniors who will be attending a PA college or university in the 2026-27 academic year. Recipients will be selected based on a demonstrated understanding of civic values...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
YORK – York City Police say a suspect involved in a fatal shooting is in police custody. 19-year-old Jeremiah Beato is accused of homicide in the January 11th shooting death of 30-year-old Adam Goss of York inside a residence in the 900 block of E. King Street. Beato...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER COUNTY – PA U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick paid a recent visit visited two Lancaster County manufacturing facilities, highlighting PA’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, consumer health, and agricultural innovation and the skilled workers who power these...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Berks County Sen. Judy Schwank plans to introduce legislation that would ban neonic seed treatments for field crops. Neonics have been found to harm pollinators, soil insects, and integrated pest management systems. Schwank says by banning neonic...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation has been introduced that would allow more farmers to protect their crops from destruction by nuisance animals. Westmoreland County Rep. Eric Nelson said, “As a farmer, I’ve seen my neighbors lose thousands in crop damage from wildlife, yet...
by Greg Barton | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
YORK – York City Police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting. Police obtained an arrest warrant against 19-year-old Jeremiah Beato for the January 11th homicide incident inside a residence in the 900 block of E. King Street. Beato and the victim,...
by Greg Barton | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation has been introduced to designate Feb. 27, 2026, as “Dominican Republic Independence Day” in PA. H.R. 387 seeks to honor the impact Dominicans have made as leaders around the world, including in the United States and the Dominican Republic. The...
by Greg Barton | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – A Lancaster County couple is facing charges after a minor child was found to have illegal drugs in their system. On November 19, 2024, police responded to the 500 block of E. Main Street in Ephrata for a class 1 medical call. The victim, a minor child was...
