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November 17, 2011

House passes GOP-sponsored shale impact fee bill

HARRISBURG - The state House of Representatives has passed GOP-backed House Bill 1950, which imposes an impact fee on gas drillers in the state, by a vote of 107-76.

November 14, 2011

Group to rally for jobs bill

PITTSTON – The NEPA Needs Jobs coalition used the structurally deficient Water Street Bridge Monday as one reason Congress needs to pass the American Jobs Act, which members say would create and save jobs and pay for bridge repairs nationwide.

November 13, 2011

Free food and fellowship at community event

WILKES-BARRE – Organizers of a free turkey dinner on Saturday want the members of the public to know they are welcome to attend, whether they’re homeless, strapped for cash or just up for some fellowship and good food.

November 12, 2011

Pa. mercury pollution discussed

SCRANTON – New data shows that Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation for mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants, and some fear the energy industry will try to influence legislators to derail proposed federal rules to drastically cut that pollution.

November 11, 2011

A ‘community jewel’ is dedicated

BUTLER TWP. – The Butler Township Community Center has been used so heavily by so many groups since it opened, it took eight months to get settled and representatives together for a dedication.

November 10, 2011

Some PSU students disagree with JoePa firing

Most Penn State students interviewed at local campuses Thursday disagreed with university trustees’ decision to fire football coach Joe Paterno, but a variety of opinions surfaced at a forum at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

November 10, 2011

Pa. mercury pollution discussed

SCRANTON – New data shows that Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation for mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants, and some fear the energy industry will try to influence legislators to derail proposed federal rules to drastically cut that pollution.

November 9, 2011

Pa. official tours Shickshinny

SHICKSHINNY – A state official who today will likely vote on an application to use state gaming revenue to help flooded-ravaged businesses recover got a chance to see some of the hardest-hit businesses firsthand.

November 8, 2011

Yannuzzi holds seat in Hazleton

HAZLETON – Republican Mayor Joe Yannuzzi eked out a victory on Tuesday to retain the chief executive’s post in a heavily Democratic city.

November 6, 2011

Flood victims can get breaks

Taxpayers impacted by tropical storms Lee and Irene are entitled to certain forms of tax relief if they if they live, work or have a business in counties designated as federal disaster areas, according to federal officials.