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Brewpubs bracing for state to start collecting sales tax

ALLENTOWN (AP) — For Pennsylvania residents, a glass of craft beer at the local brewpub could soon get a little more expensive.

Beginning in June, the state will start collecting 6 percent sales tax from brewers. That has some worrying that passing the cost on to customers could hurt business.

The tax initially was supposed to be collected starting on Jan. 1, but opposition from brewers helped delay it until June. They are expected to continue to seek changes.

Some craft brewers tell The Morning Call they are concerned about competition from bars that are able to sell their beer without the added tax.

The state revenue department tells the newspaper the tax isn’t new, but that it’s merely a clarification of existing liquor laws that require breweries to collect sales tax.

Cartwright announces grant for Rural Health

WILKES-BARRE — A $3 million grant has been awarded to Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency.

The grant was announced on Thursday by U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic.

Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, explained in a press release how important he thinks the grant is for the health of the community.

“This funding will continue to provide families and individuals with the preventive care and treatment they need to live healthy lives,” Cartwright wrote. “Community health centers remain a crucial part of our system to provide everyone with access to affordable, quality care.”

The grant was awarded through the Health Center Cluster Grants Program, which is awarded on a competitive basis to organizations that “have demonstrated quality care to their communities.”

According to the organization’s website, Rural Health Corporation was established in 1970 with the goal of providing healthcare to rural residents who might have trouble getting to urban hospitals.

The organization has branches in areas such as Black Creek, Exeter Township, Noxen, Freeland and Shickshinny.

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