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Baker and Cappelletti introduce bill to modernize Pennsylvania treatment courts

By Luzerne Times | Apr 15, 2025

The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a bill introduced by Senators Lisa Baker and Amanda M. Cappelletti, aimed at modernizing the state’s problem-solving courts.

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Luzerne County: Residents received $1.01 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Luzerne Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Luzerne County, providing an average of $3,094 per capita to residents.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Apr 12, 2025

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

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Senator Baker comments on potential closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus

By Luzerne Times | Apr 11, 2025

In response to recent announcements by Penn State University that identified several branch campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, as potential sites for closure, Senator Lisa Baker has voiced significant concerns.

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10 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Luzerne Times publication area during 2024

By Luzerne Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Luzerne Times publication area submitted 10 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Apr 5, 2025

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

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Senate bill targets false school threats with severe penalties

By Luzerne Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Senate has advanced legislation to address false emergency threats targeted at schools.

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Bill expanding use of body cameras advances in Pennsylvania Senate

By Luzerne Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation aimed at broadening the use of body-worn cameras among law enforcement entities throughout the state.

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Senate Judiciary Committee to hold voting meeting on April 1

By Luzerne Times | Mar 31, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chair Sen.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Mar 29, 2025

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

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House adopts resolution for 'National Medal of Honor Day' in Pennsylvania

By Luzerne Times | Mar 27, 2025

A resolution to recognize March 25, 2025, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania has been passed by the state House of Representatives.

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Baker’s school bus safety bill advances in Pennsylvania Senate

By Luzerne Times | Mar 26, 2025

The Senate Transportation Committee has advanced a significant legislative proposal introduced by Senator Lisa Baker aimed at enhancing school bus safety laws in Pennsylvania.

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances key public safety legislation

By Luzerne Times | Mar 25, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Lisa Baker, met to advance several bills designed to enhance Pennsylvania's criminal justice system and address key public safety issues.

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Senate Judiciary Committee to hold voting meeting on March 25

By Luzerne Times | Mar 24, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chair Sen.

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

By Luzerne Times | Mar 24, 2025

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

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Mar 22, 2025

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 Mar. 15?

By Luzerne Times | Mar 21, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Luzerne County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Luzerne Times | Mar 19, 2025

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending Mar. 15

By Luzerne Times | Mar 19, 2025

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

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Resolution designates April as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania

By Luzerne Times | Mar 19, 2025

A resolution to designate April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania has been unanimously approved by the House Education Committee.