The Pennsylvania Senate has approved three bills designed to make it easier for residents across the state to find affordable homes. The legislation aims at reducing regulatory barriers while keeping local oversight intact.
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved two bills sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker aimed at improving operations within the state’s parole system. The measures address continuity in board membership and confidentiality of internal deliberations, with both now advancing to the House.
A service member from Luzerne County is remembered this week ending June 6 for their sacrifice during wartime.
Hazleton Medicaid providers submitted $9,879 in claims for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services in 2024, a 37.8% rise from the prior year.
Medicaid disbursements for the Procedures / Professional Services sector in Plains surged by 496.6% in 2024, reflecting shifts in usage and reimbursement practices.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Kingston submitted $42,020 in claims for Procedures / Professional Services, representing a 677.7% jump compared to the prior year.
Nearly $875,000 in state grants will support public safety upgrades and recreational projects across Luzerne County’s 116th Legislative District. Representative Dane Watro says these funds will help strengthen local parks as well as emergency response capabilities.
U.S. Representative Dan Meuser pushed back against Democratic efforts regarding immigration policy during ongoing debates about federal funding for border enforcement and census procedures.
There were two companies in cities associated with Luzerne County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
There were eight companies in cities associated with Luzerne County that received eight FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.