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Luzerne County primary election set for certification Tuesday
May 31, 2026
Luzerne County’s Election Board scheduled a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday to certify the May 19 primary election results.
Scranton Mayor Cognetti, Arizona Sen. Kelly blast Rep. Bresnahan at Nanticoke town hall
April 18, 2026
Democratic congressional candidate Paige Cognetti promised Saturday to ban stock trading by members of Congress if voters elect her to represent them.
Hazleton community protests ICE partnership
April 11, 2026
HAZLETON, Pa. — Dozens of protesters at Memorial Park in Hazleton held "No Ice" signs while receiving honks from those driving near the corner of Diamond Avenue and Church Street. The gathering comes after the city entered recently entered into a federal contract called the 287g Program.
Unearthed audio appears to contradict Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s stock trading claims
March 10, 2026
Facing questions about his stock trading in a highly competitive House seat, the Pennsylvania Republican told a local radio host he talked with his financial adviser about “what different positions are coming up.”
Jimmy Sabatino, a Democrat from Butler Twp., is the new chairman of Luzerne County Council
January 5, 2026
WILKES-BARRE — Jimmy Sabatino, a Democrat from Butler Twp., is the new chairman of Luzerne County Council, according to a party-line vote at Monday night’s council meeting.
Sen. Flynn’s annual bike donation event supports 2,000 children in need
December 17, 2025
PITTSTON TWP. — Sen. Marty Flynn this week said his annual bike donation event has grown to 2,000 recipients — nearly double last year’s event.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts
Nov. 20, 2025
The Pennsylvania Republican is one of several members who have come under scrutiny for stock trading as Congress eyes a potential ban.
Latest results from the 2025 Pennsylvania election
Nov. 4, 2025
Democrats retake majority on Luzerne County Council in blue wave
November 5, 2025
The blue wave that moved across the nation Tuesday hit Luzerne County as Democrats flipped four seats on Luzerne County Council and regained the majority on council.
Campaigns & Elections Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti launches bid for US House
September 2, 2025
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is aiming to flip the 8th Congressional District seat to blue.
How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose Medicaid and SNAP Benefits...
July 02, 2025
FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose Medicaid and SNAP Benefits As a Result of Congressional Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill
