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citizensvoice.com > 01/09/2026 > new-pa-law-requires-schools-to-notify-families-of-incidents-involving-weapons

New Pa. law requires schools to notify families of incidents involving weapons

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (807+ words) A new Pennsylvania law requires school districts to notify parents and employees each time there is an incident involving a weapon on school grounds, a change that Schuylkill County school officials mostly support. Districts have 24 hours from the time of…...

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citizensvoice.com > 10/31/2025 > letter-speaker-johnson-stalls-swearing-in

Letter: Speaker Johnson stalls swearing-in

Letter: Speaker Johnson stalls swearing-in2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (120+ words) Speaker Johnson stalls swearing-in Editor: In the state of Arizona, a special election was held to fill the seat of the former congressman, the late Rau'l Grijalva, for the Seventh Congressional Di" Editor: In the state of Arizona, a special…...

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citizensvoice.com > 07/09/2025 > meuser-wont-run-for-governor-despite-trump-endorsement

Meuser won’t run for governor despite Trump endorsement

Meuser won’t run for governor despite Trump endorsement6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (192+ words) Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser of Dallas announced he will not enter the race to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro next year and instead will remain in Congress to push for the agenda of President Donald Trump. Trump endorsed Meuser, R-9, at…...

Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
citizensvoice.com > 04/29/2025 > county-manager-asks-state-legislator-to-pay-104k-for-dismissed-suit

County manager asks state legislator to pay $104K for dismissed suit

County manager asks state legislator to pay $104K for dismissed suit8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (425+ words) Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo is praising a judicial decision dismissing a lawsuit against the county and asked state Rep. Jamie Walsh to pay back more than $104,000 in county legal costs for filing a frivolous lawsuit. Walsh, R-117, Ross Twp., filed…...

Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
citizensvoice.com > 02/28/2025 > nanticoke-mom-to-stand-trial-over-babys-death

Nanticoke mom to stand trial over baby’s death

Nanticoke mom to stand trial over baby’s death10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (185+ words) A Nanticoke mother charged in the death of her infant daughter who suffocated after being placed face-down in a bassinet will stand trial on murder charges, a judge ruled Friday. Natalee Michele Rasmus, 19, is accused of causing the death of…...

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citizensvoice.com > 01/25/2025 > shapiro-admin-will-consider-whether-an-ai-driven-cyber-charter-school-can-operate

Shapiro admin will consider whether an ‘AI-driven’ cyber charter school can operate

Shapiro admin will consider whether an ‘AI-driven’ cyber charter school can operate11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1692+ words) HARRISBURG " A cyber charter school network that says it will use "AI-driven" technology to allow students to learn all the core academics they need in just two hours a day has applied to operate in Pennsylvania. The state hasn't weighed…...