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Pennsylvania spends $5.5 million on projects to improve regional waterways, help farmers increase economic output and improve environmental health on farms throughout Chesapeake Bay Watershed

March 27, 2026March 31, 2026
Press Release

The state agriculture secretary announced grants to conservation organizations and farmers in Lancaster County and elsewhere.

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In Lancaster, Shapiro administration visits job placement program helping students with disabilities prepare for college and careers

March 25, 2026March 31, 2026
Press Release

Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget plan calls for increasing state funding by $1 million for vocational rehabilitation.

Community

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

March 4, 2026March 13, 2026
Press Release

Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, PIDA has approved $161,400,538 in low-interest loans.

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Senator McCormick visits two advanced manufacturing facilities in Lancaster County

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Press Release

Senator McCormick began the day in Lititz at Kenvue’s manufacturing facility, where he toured operations and met with skilled workers.

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Smucker updates legislation to renew and expand work opportunity tax credit

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025
Press Release

The bill will strengthen and extend WOTC, which Smucker said has a proven track record of helping disadvantaged individuals secure employment.

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Home rule hurts Lancaster City

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025
Anne Rivers

The uncertainty of home rule has already started putting pressure on real estate.

Community

U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker, PA Attorney General Dave Sunday back bipartisan workforce reentry efforts

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025
Press Release

The Workforce Reentry Act was passed in the House of Representatives last congressional session and was reintroduced by Smucker in February.

Community

PA unemployment was 4% in July, marking 27th consecutive month equal to or below U.S. average 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Press Release

Total nonfarm jobs were at their 15th consecutive record high.

News

Garrity announces bid for PA governor

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Linda Stein

Garrity pledged to restore “integrity, fiscal discipline, and opportunity” to the commonwealth, while casting Shapiro as a failed leader.

News

LNP denies trying to ‘water down’ or ‘silence’ Smucker op-ed, despite wanting to ‘qualify’ it

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Bradley Vasoli

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

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