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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Luzerne County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

By Luzerne Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Lisa Baker takes key roles in multiple legislative committees

Senator Lisa Baker has been appointed to several important committees for the 2025-26 legislative session.

By Luzerne Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Rep. Dane Watro contributes army memorabilia for Pennsylvania House Archives

By Luzerne Times | Jan 13, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro, a Republican from Luzerne and Schuylkill, has contributed several items from his U.S. Army service to the Pennsylvania House Archives.

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Senator Lisa Baker named among influential women in diversity list

By Luzerne Times | Jan 9, 2025

Senator Lisa Baker has been recognized by City and State Pennsylvania as one of the state's most influential women in their 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100 list.

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Dane Watro receives multiple committee assignments in Pennsylvania House

By Luzerne Times | Jan 8, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro, representing Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, has been appointed to several committees in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 legislative session.

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Alec Ryncavage announces key committee assignments for legislative session

By Luzerne Times | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Alec Ryncavage has announced his appointment to five committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.

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Watro provides monthly veteran outreach services at Hazleton office

By Luzerne Times | Jan 3, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro of Luzerne and Schuylkill counties has announced ongoing outreach sessions for veterans residing in the 116th Legislative District.

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Senator Lisa Baker reports key legislative achievements on justice reform

By Luzerne Times | Dec 30, 2024

The two-year legislative session concluded with significant progress in justice system reforms and community protections, according to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen.

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Pennsylvania representative criticizes Biden's clemency decision for former judge

By Luzerne Times | Dec 19, 2024

Rep. Alec Ryncavage of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, expressed his disapproval of President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of former Judge Michael Conahan and his co-conspirator Mark Ciavarella.

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Resolution seeks more state power over unidentified drone threats

By Luzerne Times | Dec 18, 2024

In Harrisburg, recent drone sightings have prompted Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) to co-sponsor a resolution urging the federal government to grant state and local governments the authority to act when unidentified drones pose threats to public...

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Baker proposes ethics reform package for Pennsylvania government

By Luzerne Times | Dec 12, 2024

Senator Lisa Baker of Pennsylvania has introduced a set of four legislative proposals aimed at improving ethics and transparency within the state government.

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Senator Baker criticizes Biden's commutation of Conahan's sentence

By Luzerne Times | Dec 12, 2024

Senator Lisa Baker has voiced her disapproval following President Biden's decision to commute the sentence of Michael Conahan.

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Watro named deputy chair of House Republican Policy Committee

By Luzerne Times | Dec 11, 2024

Rep. Dane Watro has been appointed as a deputy chair of the House Republican Policy Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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Lisa Baker reappointed as Senate Majority Caucus Administrator

By Luzerne Times | Dec 6, 2024

Senator Lisa Baker has been reappointed as the Senate Majority Caucus Administrator, maintaining her influential position within the Senate Republican leadership.

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State grants awarded for school safety and mental health

By Luzerne Times | Dec 3, 2024

Nine educational institutions in the 116th Legislative District have received state grants to enhance school safety and student mental health, as announced by Representative Dane Watro and Senator Dave Argall.

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Wright Township receives $145K grant for recreation area improvements

By Luzerne Times | Nov 15, 2024

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Luzerne County fairgrounds set for new sports dome complex with state grants

By Luzerne Times | Nov 15, 2024

An initiative to develop a sports dome complex in Luzerne County is set to move forward, thanks to grant funding secured by Sen.

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Baker supports Ward for interim president pro tempore of Pennsylvania Senate

By Luzerne Times | Nov 14, 2024

Senator Lisa Baker has endorsed Senator Kim Ward for the role of interim president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate.

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Funding secured for Schuylkill County park project

By Luzerne Times | Nov 13, 2024

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Baker’s bill extending PA One Call Law signed into law

By Luzerne Times | Oct 30, 2024

Senator Lisa Baker's bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, known as the PA One Call Law, has been signed into law.