County settles one labor contract amid three awaiting votes
Lawrence County commissioners approved an amended wage scale to include four incumbent sheriff deputies in the wage plan for a court-related three year contract retroactive to January 1. The deal with Construction and General Laborers Local 964 raises pay 2 percent this year, 2.5 percent next year, and 2.75 percent in year three, with gradual health insurance premium contributions by employees. The bargaining unit covers the sheriff, prothonotary, register and recorder, district attorney, and public defender.
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Candidate explains platform at New Castle meet and greet
Morgan Boyd, a 20 year old New Wilmington resident, energized 70 plus attendees at a Republican meet and greet in downtown New Castle. He outlined his bid for county commissioner while incumbents and other candidates spoke on local government, economy, and growth strategies.
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Protesters Demand Gerrymandering Fixes at Capitol Rally
About 100 advocates gathered on the Capitol rotunda urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass redistricting reforms before 2020 Census maps are redrawn. Fair Districts PA led the event with chairwoman Carol Kuniholm calling for an end to partisan gerrymandering and stating voters are fed up with dysfunction. State Rep. Tom Murt backed the push, saying elected officials should not pick their constituents. The effort faces two distinct map drawing processes for congressional and state legislative lines.
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March Madness fuels Pennsylvania sports betting surge
Fueled by March Madness, Pennsylvania’s sports wagering revenue jumped over 40 percent in March. State Gaming Control Board figures show $41.5 million in wagers in March, up from $31.5 million in February, marking the best month for sports betting outside Nevada and New Jersey and signaling Pennsylvania’s rise in the market.
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