by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills. Senate Bill 527 addresses the rise in “porch pirating” by creating a new crime and implements specific penalties for offenders. Senate Bill 159 will protect individuals from the unauthorized use of...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Senate approved Senate Bill 24 which will automate the process of returning unclaimed property to rightful owners. Called PA Money Match, the measure will authorize the PA Treasury to automatically return single-owner properties for living...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation supporting human trafficking victims by making is easier for them to bring lawsuits against offenders was unanimously approved by the PA House. House Bill 394 allows all lawsuits to be brought either where the victim resides or where the...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
YORK COUNTY – The York County Coroner’s office identified the victim in a multi-vehicle accident that happened last Saturday along Route 30 east at the Wrightsville exit. 45-year-old Hassan Folkes of Lancaster died after his westbound vehicle crossed the median and...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today for our region. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups,...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Schools in PA would be required to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize 9-11 under a bill approved by the PA House. House Bill 1097 would also direct the PA Department of Education to identify model curriculum that would inform school...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG (AP) – PA House lawmakers have advanced legislation to require candidates for a state office to file their campaign finance reports electronically. House Bill 815 was approved on party lines, 102-101, with Democrats in favor and Republicans against...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
MANHEIM – Lancaster County authorities say three masked intruders gained access without authorization into the Manheim Auto Auction. The group surmounted several security fences and forcibly entered the restricted premises with the intent to commit a felony. Two...
by Greg Barton | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
ANNAPOLIS, MD (AP) – A report on the Chesapeake Bay found strong disparities between communities in different parts of the bay’s watershed in terms of health, economics, and social justice concerns. The report was released by the University of Maryland Center...
by Greg Barton | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning until 8 p.m. today for Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill Counties. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent due to a combination of...
