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Luzerne County house fires claim three lives

Lydia McFarlane
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WVIA News

It's February 16, 2026. Let's get you up to date.

1 in 5 Pennie enrollees drop health insurance after expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits

Pennie enrollment dropped after the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies that covered monthly premiums.

Bill Gaughan calls for suspension of data center development

Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan plans to send a formal letter to the governor’s office requesting a two-year moratorium on data center projects.

Shapiro calls for affordable housing, unveils new plan in Philly

Gov. Josh Shapiro called for more affordable housing in his 2026-27 budget address. He unveiled his Housing Action Plan in Philadelphia last week.

SAVE Act passes the U.S. House of Representatives

And, a discussion about what the SAVE Act could mean for voters.

Lydia McFarlane joined the news team in 2024 as an intern after graduating from Villanova University with a dual Bachelor's degree in communication and political science. She became the team’s dedicated healthcare reporter. Her beat covers hospitals, mental health, policy and most importantly, people.