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Meuser introduces the Stop Inflationary Spending Act
July 3, 2021
DALLAS — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser this week introduced the Stop Inflationary Spending Act, a bill that would require the Congressional Budget Office to provide a 5-year inflation projection for all bills considered through budget reconciliation.
Well-run elections will be key focus for Crocamo
July 2, 2021
Improving elections will be one of Luzerne County Chief Solicitor Romilda Crocamo’s top priorities when she takes over as acting county manager next week, she said Thursday.
DCNR: State park visitors could see crowding over holiday weekend
July 2, 2021
WILKES-BARRE — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn this week reminded potential state park visitors to plan ahead for the three-day holiday weekend, which could bring crowded conditions to parks throughout the commonwealth.
Manager search committee appointments postponed due to eligibility issue
July 2, 2021
Luzerne County Council postponed its appointment of manager search committee members Thursday and came up with a solution that erases eligibility barriers for five applicants.
Supreme Court won’t sidetrack plans for natural gas pipeline
June 29, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a blow to New Jersey and other states seeking a way to oppose pipelines running through their land, siding with a pipeline company Tuesday in a dispute over New Jersey land needed for a natural gas pipeline.
Jackson, Dallas and Kingston townships among safest communities in Pa.
June 27, 2021
If you reside in the Back Mountain, specifically three townships, consider yourself safe.
Passenger activity taking off at W-B/Scranton International Airport
June 25, 2021
PITTSTON TWP. — With the pandemic seemingly slowing down, it’s not surprising that passenger activity at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is taking off.
The pandemic was not kind to renters in our area, report says
June 25, 2021
The regional Metropolitan Statistical Area saw rents rise an average of 6% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — from March 2020 to March 2021 — according to a new study by a website that specializes in rental property finances. Of the 105 MSAs reviewed, that was the 47th biggest increase.
Two Democratic lawyers apply for Luzerne County DA race nomination
June 24, 2021
Luzerne County’s Democratic Party received letters of interest from two lawyers interested in running for county district attorney in the Nov. 2 general election, party Chairwoman Kathy Bozinski said Wednesday.