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Rallies in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and elsewhere in the region draw thousands to mark national anti-Trump 'No Kings Day,' though some Republicans turn out to challenge demonstrators.

The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their support for President Trump’s decision to send soldiers to LA.And a new facility is open at Tobyhanna Army Depot - the Monroe County facility now makes microelectronics.

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Luzerne, blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles officials for failing to control “rioters” when interviewed Monday at a Berwick event.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture notified local governments and agencies last week that the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers, which means fewer recipients will get vouchers and their distribution has been delayed.

Congressman Dan Meuser explained his support for proposed cuts to Medicaid during a Tuesday luncheon with Schuylkill County business leaders.

Medicaid cuts would threaten thousands of Pennsylvanians’ access to healthcare and put hospitals in the region at risk of closure, activists argued during a virtual town hall meeting this week.

April 28, 2025 - A local recovery house plans expansion while the federal government looks to cut health spending. And, are you looking for a new audiobook to listen to while you do some yard work or walk the dog? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also bring you some insight into a local nonprofit from Lisa Mazzarella’s Community Connections.

Restorative Roots Recovery owns the only licensed male recovery houses in Luzerne County. While the owners have plans to grow, the federal government looks to shrink funding for recovery services.

Funding helped provide resources to homeless students and pay salaries. Pennsylvania joined a multi-state lawsuit last week, challenging the decision to revoke more than $184 million in funding to the state.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders this week to reinvigorate the coal industry to provide fuel for energy-intensive technology centers.