July 17, 2023 | 5:00 AM
How Local Government Works: How does municipal planning work in your community?
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code lays out how land use decisions in local governments are made.
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June 8, 2022 | 5:15 AM
Public water utilities say state Senate bill will force up rates in Pennsylvania
Under it, water systems must submit asset management plans to state regulators for approval within a year-and-a-half.
January 26, 2021 | 12:26 PM
Calls to ban firearms in government buildings intensify following Capitol insurrection
Current Pennsylvania law prohibits city governments from regulating the possession and transportation of firearms and ammunition. That means city councils do not have the power to restrict firearm access in government buildings.
March 21, 2020 | 11:44 AM
‘It’s going to hurt:’ Struggling Pa. towns brace for financial gut punch from the coronavirus
As businesses close or cut back and workers are laid off, much needed revenues could plummet.
October 16, 2019 | 5:00 AM
New voting systems about to launch in more than half of Pennsylvania counties
The vast majority of Pa. voters will fill out ballots by hand Nov. 5; in the past, direct-recording electronic machines dominated.
By Emily Previti/PA Post October 14, 2019 | 7:04 PM
Lawmakers may let officials in small municipalities have higher salaries
If the bills pass, it will be the first time the legislature has raised municipal salary caps since 1995.
September 20, 2019 | 4:47 AM
