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flag Luzerne County Council votes on boosting black lung benefits for disabled coal miners amid ongoing health crises.

flag Luzerne County Council will vote on a resolution urging federal action to increase black lung benefits for disabled coal miners, citing the region’s mining legacy and ongoing health issues like black lung disease. flag Currently, 109 residents receive unadjusted benefits. flag The meeting also covers a proposed voting system change, a responsible contractor ordinance, and extensions for four American Rescue Plan Act projects, including programs for women’s economic empowerment, residential rehab, and airport improvements. flag Public election testing begins Tuesday, with poll worker shortages in several precincts. flag Remote attendance is available for council meetings.

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