Local Government News

Greiner proposes harsher penalties for littering offenses in Pennsylvania
Rep. Keith Greiner has reintroduced a bill aimed at tackling the litter problem across Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on increasing penalties for those caught littering.

Lancaster County ranks 63rd highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $10,980 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Lancaster County received an average of $10,980 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Pennsylvania.