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flag Luzerne County proposes a 1.9% tax hike, new court judge, and increased fees to cover rising costs.

flag The proposed 2026 Luzerne County budget, submitted to county council, calls for a 1.9% real estate tax increase, adding about $12 annually for a median-valued home. flag It includes $1.4 million for employee health insurance, $1.5 million for a new court judge, and $1.5 million for rising prison costs. flag County officials seek state funding for court expenses and are pursuing $1 million from Pennsylvania’s transportation department for airport improvements. flag Additional capital funding is planned using $1.382 million in reserves. flag Council also approved a fee increase for GIS and zoning services and a $54,000 opioid litigation settlement.

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