NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County will hire 15 new public defenders and numerous support staff and a social worker as part of a major investment into the office, which it calls "historic." Read the article 

From the Public Interest Law Center

Voting Rights Groups Respond to Pa. Court Decision on Handwritten Date Requirements for Mail Ballots

August 30, 2024

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NORRISTOWN — The Montgomery County Board of Elections has authorized the expansion of satellite offices and drop boxes in advance of the 2024 General Election.

From health care to grants, law enforcement to small business loans, it’s confusing to understand how federal changes and funding cuts are impacting or could impact Nevada County. League of Nevada County took the opportunity to present a panel discussion with local leaders of key government, law, small business, and non-profit sectors who will discuss these developments in our community.

This important panel discussion was open to the public and took place on June 4, 2025, 6:15-7:30 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling community room at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.

Our newsletter this month includes details about our annual meeting on June 4, including an important panel discussion with key leaders in government, law, health care, non-profit, and small business sectors who will discuss how federal cuts and changes are impacting Nevada County. Read it all here. 

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Read the article from WHYY here.