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Politically motivated redistricting is in progress in Texas and California. Other states may follow suit, but Pennsylvania’s governor says he won’t.

Separated by a 3-hour drive, two events on Tuesday led by state leaders on either side of the aisle were singularly focused on the value of education and workforce development, with particular emphasis on skilled labor and trades.

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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Data centers have been getting lots of attention in NEPA lately, and now state legislators are joining the conversation to find out how the potential developments may impact their constituents.

A meeting at a local university on Tuesday hoped to inform the local community and lawmakers on all aspects of the growing industry.

The meeting gave nearly a dozen state lawmakers a chance to question the experts on energy regulation, energy usage, and economic development, and how data centers could impact each facet of everyday life.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a woman is facing charges after a reported stabbing on Tuesday in Hazle Township.

In a release, PSP explains that on Tuesday, troopers were called to Hollywood Boulevard for a reported stabbing.

State police arrived on scene and took the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Hazle Township resident Katlynn Marie Green.

Restoring significant Scranton performing arts center

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says lane restrictions are planned for a part of Interstate 81 in Luzerne County.

On Tuesday, PennDOT announced lane restrictions are coming for Interstate 81 North and Southbound mile marker 170 in Wilkes-Barre through Friday, September 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every day.

PennDOT added that the restrictions are to allow crews to set beams for the Route 115 project.

Road closed after 12-inch water main break