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Luzerne County Council votes on boosting black lung benefits for disabled coal miners amid ongoing health crises.
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.
Currently, 109 residents receive unadjusted benefits.
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.
Public election testing begins Tuesday, with poll worker shortages in several precincts.
Remote attendance is available for council meetings.
El Consejo del Condado de Luzerne vota sobre el aumento de los beneficios de pulmón negro para los mineros de carbón discapacitados en medio de crisis de salud en curso.