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House GOP discusses $3 billion tax cut proposal at second hearing

By Luzerne Times | Jun 18, 2024

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss the House Republican tax cut bill (House Bill 2388). The bill aims to return $3 billion to Pennsylvania residents by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills.

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Hearing examines Democrat education funding scheme's impact on local districts

By Luzerne Times | Jun 18, 2024

On June 18, 2024, Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), held a hearing at Crestwood High School to examine the Democrats’ Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) report. The focus was on how the report allegedly fails to support students adequately and imposes an undue burden on citizens. House Bill 2370, an education funding plan that narrowly passed the House, was also discussed.

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

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

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

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Bipartisan bill introduced in Pennsylvania House aims at adult-use cannabis legalization

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) have announced their intention to introduce a comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The proposed legislation focuses on public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

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Bipartisan bill introduced for adult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania

By Luzerne Times | Jun 17, 2024

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) today announced their intention to introduce the first comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the House of Representatives, prioritizing public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending June 15

By Luzerne Times | Jun 16, 2024

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

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luzerne County in week ending June 8?

By Luzerne Times | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate advances bills addressing AI-generated abuse materials

By Luzerne Times | Jun 13, 2024

HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at protecting children from sexual predators and the criminal use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was approved by the Senate this week, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).

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House GOP to hold Luzerne County hearing on historic tax cuts

By Luzerne Times | Jun 12, 2024

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Historic Tax Cuts” to discuss the House Republican tax cut plan, House Bill 2388. The bill proposes reducing the Personal Income Tax and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.

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Senate approves bill aiming to protect property owners from squatters

By Luzerne Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Senate today approved legislation aimed at providing more certainty for homeowners, law enforcement, and landlords dealing with squatters, announced Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).

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Hearing set for historic tax cut proposal in Hazle Township

By Luzerne Times | Jun 12, 2024

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) will host a hearing conducted by the House Republican Policy Committee to discuss legislation that would provide historic tax cuts to working families in Pennsylvania.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luzerne County in week ending June 8?

By Luzerne Times | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne County had 10,046 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By Luzerne Times News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Luzerne County had 10,046 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 8

By Luzerne Times | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luzerne County in week ending June 8

By Luzerne Times | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Luzerne Times area weekly mass times

By Luzerne Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luzerne County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 1

By Luzerne Times | Jun 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luzerne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Baker introduces bill for deputy wildlife law enforcement officers' body camera use

By Luzerne Times | Jun 6, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) recently introduced legislation to authorize deputy law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Game Commission to wear body cameras.

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Watro to host town hall meeting for veterans on June 20

By Luzerne Times | Jun 5, 2024

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) will host a town hall meeting for veterans on June 20, in partnership with the American Legion. The event is scheduled from 8-9 a.m. at Watro’s district office in Hazleton, located at 145 E. Broad St., Suite 1. Light refreshments will be available.