Williamsport, Pa. – The Lycoming County Women Democrats may be a political minority in a predominantly Republican area, but that hasn’t stopped the group from supporting their candidates–in a big way.
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The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, having been postponed from the original April date because of COVID-19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check with your local polling place for possible changes.
This year, voters are being encouraged to apply for a mail-in ballot. You can apply online at VotesPa.com. Applications for mail-in ballots will be accepted through May 18, 2020 until 11:59 p.m.
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Williamsport, Pa. – On Wednesday afternoon, members of American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) took to the Federal Courthouse in downtown Williamsport in peaceful protest against the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved two child care bills intended to keep children and caretakers safe last week.