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Grants awarded to fire and EMS companies in Luzerne County

More than $382,000 has been allocated to 28 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 119th Legislative District through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for 2024-25.

By Luzerne Times | Feb 12, 2025

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Watro named Republican chair of Pennsylvania higher education subcommittee

Rep. Dane Watro, representing Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, has been appointed as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education within the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Education Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative...

By Luzerne Times | Feb 12, 2025

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Fire and EMS companies in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties receive over $446K in grants

By Luzerne Times | Feb 11, 2025

Twenty-nine fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 116th Legislative District have been awarded over $446,000 in funding.

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Senate Republicans critique Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget

By Luzerne Times | Feb 5, 2025

Senate Republicans in Pennsylvania have expressed concerns over Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to enhance oversight of state veterans' homes

By Luzerne Times | Feb 5, 2025

The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 129, a legislative measure aimed at enhancing oversight of the state's six veterans' homes.

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Female senators introduce legislation aimed at preserving women's sports

By Luzerne Times | Feb 4, 2025

A group of female Republican senators has introduced the Save Women’s Sports Act in Harrisburg.

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Ashley Borough receives $125K grant for Centennial Park improvements

By Luzerne Times | Jan 31, 2025

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Senate Judiciary Committee to hold confirmation hearing on February 3

By Luzerne Times | Jan 31, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chair Sen.

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State grants awarded for park upgrades in McAdoo Borough and Hazle Township

By Luzerne Times | Jan 28, 2025

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Pennsylvania House committee approves National Medal of Honor Day resolution

By Luzerne Times | Jan 28, 2025

A resolution recognizing March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania has been sponsored by Representative Dane Watro.

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State grants awarded for park upgrades in McAdoo Borough and Hazle Township

By Luzerne Times | Jan 28, 2025

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Pennsylvania House committee approves National Medal of Honor Day resolution

By Luzerne Times | Jan 28, 2025

A resolution to recognize March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania has been unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

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Legislation proposed to restore Central Scranton Expressway name after Biden's commutation

By Luzerne Times | Jan 27, 2025

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Dane Watro named Republican chair of subcommittee on cities

By Luzerne Times | Jan 22, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro of Luzerne/Schuylkill has been appointed as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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Dane Watro appointed as chair of House subcommittee on cities

By Luzerne Times | Jan 22, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro of Luzerne and Schuylkill counties has been appointed as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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

By Luzerne Times | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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Lisa Baker takes key roles in multiple legislative committees

By Luzerne Times | Jan 16, 2025

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

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Military service artifacts displayed at Pennsylvania House Archives

By Luzerne Times | Jan 13, 2025

Rep. Dane Watro, representing Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, has contributed items from his military service to the Pennsylvania House Archives.

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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.