North Lancaster News

Stalled Budget Process Cuts Off Critical Funding for Community Colleges and Animal Health Diagnostics, Zimmerman Says

By North Lancaster News | Dec 8, 2023

In a recent announcement, Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) expressed his concern over the stalled state budget process and its detrimental effects on crucial sectors of the economy. Specifically, community colleges and animal health diagnostics are suffering due to the lack of funding.Typically, the state budget bill provides funding for approximately 80% of the budget, with the remaining 20% allocated through code bills passed shortly after the budget bill. However, this year, the code bills have been delayed due to Governor Josh Shapiro reneging on his promise to...

North Lancaster News area weekly mass times

By North Lancaster News | Dec 2, 2023

The following parishes in the North Lancaster News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.