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News from December 2023

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Dec 16, 2023

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

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Baker: Senate Takes Key Steps to Finalize 2023-24 State Budget

By Luzerne Times | Dec 14, 2023

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has announced that the Senate has taken key steps to finalize the 2023-24 state budget. In a statement, Senator Baker expressed relief that the budgetary disputes have finally been resolved, bringing a sense of relief to the recipients of state funding and those who depend on state-funded services.Senator Baker described the settlement as a reasonable one, aimed at enabling communities and organizations to address pressing needs. She emphasized that the passage of the two code bills allows for the release of funding that has long been agreed upon as...

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Cabell's Bill Would Prevent Expiration of Critical Local Match Waivers for Multimodal Transportation Program

By Luzerne Times | Dec 13, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023 - Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation to prevent the pending expiration of a state grant program's critical local match waiver. The Multimodal Transportation Program, administered by PennDOT, provides grants for transportation projects coordinated with local land use needs. Since 2017, the General Assembly has annually waived the 30% local match requirement for municipalities undertaking such projects. However, this provision is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31."The language necessary to extend the expiration date has always been included...

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Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bills, Advances Board of Pardons Nomination

By Luzerne Times | Dec 12, 2023

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker, has approved several important pieces of legislation aimed at addressing various issues in Pennsylvania. The committee's actions include approving bills to increase fines for littering, protect the dignity of incarcerated women, and repudiate unlawful restrictive deed covenants.One of the approved bills focuses on increasing fines for littering, or scattering rubbish. Sen. Baker expressed her concern over the persistent problem of illegal trash disposal, stating, "Despite widespread volunteer and paid...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 9 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 9 2023

By Luzerne Times | Dec 11, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 10, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Dec 9, 2023

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

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Cabell National Provider Identification Bill Could Increase Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Conviction Rate

By Luzerne Times | Dec 4, 2023

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced arrests and convictions for over $800,000 in Medicaid fraud, expressing her commitment to hold accountable those who steal from Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents. Reflecting this commitment, Representative Mike Cabell has introduced House Bill 876, which aims to increase the state's ability to detect and prevent fraud by requiring Medicaid providers to use the National Provider Identifier (NPI) or State Provider Identifier (SPI) when filing claims.House Bill 876 is based on recommendations from a Grand Jury...

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Which former Luzerne Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By Luzerne Times | Dec 2, 2023

This former Luzerne Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Dec 2, 2023

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