The state agriculture secretary announced grants to conservation organizations and farmers in Lancaster County and elsewhere.
In Lancaster, Shapiro administration visits job placement program helping students with disabilities prepare for college and careers
Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget plan calls for increasing state funding by $1 million for vocational rehabilitation.
Shapiro administration spends over $4.1 million through new PIDA loans to help businesses grow in Bucks, Erie, and Lancaster counties, create jobs for Pennsylvanians
Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, PIDA has approved $161,400,538 in low-interest loans.
Senator McCormick visits two advanced manufacturing facilities in Lancaster County
Senator McCormick began the day in Lititz at Kenvue’s manufacturing facility, where he toured operations and met with skilled workers.
Smucker updates legislation to renew and expand work opportunity tax credit
The bill will strengthen and extend WOTC, which Smucker said has a proven track record of helping disadvantaged individuals secure employment.
Home rule hurts Lancaster City
The uncertainty of home rule has already started putting pressure on real estate.
U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker, PA Attorney General Dave Sunday back bipartisan workforce reentry efforts
The Workforce Reentry Act was passed in the House of Representatives last congressional session and was reintroduced by Smucker in February.
PA unemployment was 4% in July, marking 27th consecutive month equal to or below U.S. average
Total nonfarm jobs were at their 15th consecutive record high.
Garrity announces bid for PA governor
Garrity pledged to restore “integrity, fiscal discipline, and opportunity” to the commonwealth, while casting Shapiro as a failed leader.

LNP wanted to change a commentary the congressman submitted. They said he could “take it or leave it.”