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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By Luzerne Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in Q1

By Luzerne Times | Jun 24, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Luzerne County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Senate Judiciary Committee to hold voting meeting and confirmation hearing

By Luzerne Times | Jun 24, 2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, June 25, at 11:30 a.m., in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. The following will be considered:

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Rep. Mike Cabell announces Senior Citizens Expo in Dallas

By Luzerne Times | Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) will host a Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Dallas, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life for older residents. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Misericordia University’s Insalaco Hall, located at 301 Lake St.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending June 22

By Luzerne Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Jun 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Luzerne Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending June 15?

By Luzerne Times | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers to introduce bipartisan adult-use cannabis bill

By Luzerne Times | Jun 21, 2024

Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) will be joined by other lawmakers and stakeholders at a Capitol news conference to discuss the first comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis bill to be introduced in the House of Representatives. Their proposal aims to prioritize public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

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Luzerne County's universities spent $1,455,608 on football teams in 2023

By Luzerne Times | Jun 20, 2024

Luzerne County's six colleges spent $1,455,608 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Luzerne County in week ending June 15?

By Luzerne Times | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House GOP discusses $3 billion tax cut proposal at second hearing

By Luzerne Times | Jun 18, 2024

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss the House Republican tax cut bill (House Bill 2388). The bill aims to return $3 billion to Pennsylvania residents by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills.

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Hearing examines Democrat education funding scheme's impact on local districts

By Luzerne Times | Jun 18, 2024

On June 18, 2024, Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), held a hearing at Crestwood High School to examine the Democrats’ Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) report. The focus was on how the report allegedly fails to support students adequately and imposes an undue burden on citizens. House Bill 2370, an education funding plan that narrowly passed the House, was also discussed.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 15

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bipartisan bill introduced in Pennsylvania House aims at adult-use cannabis legalization

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) have announced their intention to introduce a comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The proposed legislation focuses on public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

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Bipartisan bill introduced for adult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) today announced their intention to introduce the first comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the House of Representatives, prioritizing public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending June 15

By Luzerne Times | Jun 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Luzerne Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luzerne County in week ending June 8?

By Luzerne Times | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate advances bills addressing AI-generated abuse materials

By Luzerne Times | Jun 13, 2024

HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at protecting children from sexual predators and the criminal use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was approved by the Senate this week, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).

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House GOP to hold Luzerne County hearing on historic tax cuts

By Luzerne Times | Jun 12, 2024

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Historic Tax Cuts” to discuss the House Republican tax cut plan, House Bill 2388. The bill proposes reducing the Personal Income Tax and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.