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 "city": "Luzerne County",
 "state": "Pennsylvania",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Luzerne County Operational Services Committee",
   "headline": "Operational Services Committee to review road, bridge, and airport updates",
   "summary": "The committee will receive updates on road and bridge building projects. Additionally, the body will discuss updates regarding the Forty Fort Airport.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "County Code Review Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Operational Services Committee",
   "headline": "Road and Bridge/Building Project Updates",
   "summary": "The Operational Services Committee will receive updates on ongoing road, bridge, and building projects in Luzerne County. It will also hear an update on the Forty Fort Airport. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4891",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "COMMISSION ON OPIOID MISUSE and ADDICTION ABATEMENT (OMAAC)",
   "headline": "Luzerne County opioid commission reviews grant applications",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement will consider funding requests for K-9 programs, recovery housing, and mobile health clinics. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4889",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Luzerne County Operational Services Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4894",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "COMMISSION ON OPIOID MISUSE and ADDICTION ABATEMENT (OMAAC)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Correctional Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss upgrades to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Correctional Services Committee will consider approving the recorded minutes from the May 05, 2026 meeting. Members will discuss upgrades to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility and receive an update on the agency's vehicle fleet. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-4890",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Elections & Registration",
   "headline": "Board considers new guidelines for initiative and referendum petition reviews",
   "summary": "The Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to vote on a resolution establishing formal hearing procedures for reviewing initiative and referendum petitions. The Board will also consider a request from C. Belles for additional time to submit petition challenges.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4888",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on lawsuit settlements, introduce $4.1M airport budget amendment",
   "summary": "Luzerne County Council will vote on approving settlements in two lawsuits (K.D. v. Children & Youth and v. Redevelopment Authority), introduce two budget amendments including a $4.1 million increase for Wyoming Valley Airport, grant a right of way to PPL Electric Utilities, approve a lease amendment for Keystone Job Corps, and modify several ARPA-funded projects. Public comment periods are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-4884",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Council",
   "headline": "Luzerne County Council reviews audit and budget reports",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Council will review a financial audit and discuss budget reports, parcel sales, and a lease extension for the Keystone Job Corps property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-4885",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "County Code Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on Admin Code amendment for County Manager's personnel power",
   "summary": "The Code Review Committee will discuss and vote on an amendment to the Administrative Code that would require County Council approval for certain personnel actions by the County Manager, including compensation increases over 5% and creation of new positions. They will also consider a Charter amendment to Section 8.02h regarding conflicts of interest for board and commission members. The committee will also vote to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss any other charter amendments for the fall ballot.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-4887",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "County Code Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on limiting County Manager's personnel authority",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Code Review Committee will discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the Administrative Code and Charter. The main item is an ordinance amending Section 8.02 of the Administrative Code to require County Council approval for certain personnel actions by the County Manager, including compensation increases over 5% and creation of new positions. The committee will also discuss a charter amendment to Section 8.02h regarding conflicts of interest for board and commission members.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-4886",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "July 9, 2026 planning commission meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, has been cancelled upon concurrence with Chairperson Sal Marsico. No business will be conducted; the meeting will not be held.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4883",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Convention Center Authority",
   "headline": "Authority will vote to replace water fountains with refillable stations",
   "summary": "The Convention Center Authority will consider several items at its July 8 meeting, including payment of a $2,917 invoice for a June 2026 retainer. The board will review and approve a governmental consulting strategies energy proposal and renew its insurance contract with Joyce Insurance Group for 2026‑2027. A capital project to replace water fountains with refillable water stations will be approved, and the August meeting date will be moved to Wednesday, August 5, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4882",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Children & Youth Advisory Board",
   "headline": "CY Advisory Board discusses fundraising events and policy compliance",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Children and Youth Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from April 8, 2026, and receive committee reports. Topics include a follow-up on board compliance with new ABC policies and updates on upcoming fundraisers (Barnes & Noble, RailRiders game, bingo). No major decisions are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4881",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-4881",
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Board",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear special exception for drug rehab facility in former nursing home",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board will publicly hear nine appeals on July 7, 2026, including requests for height, yard, and use variances, as well as a special exception for a drug rehabilitation facility. Decisions will be made on each application after public testimony.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-4861",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Northeastern PA Hospital & Higher Education",
   "headline": "Authority to hire accounting firm and website manager",
   "summary": "The Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital Education Authority is meeting to approve administrative payments and professional services. The body will consider hiring an accounting firm for a multi-year engagement and a contractor for website management.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-4879",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Community Planning and Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses tax abatement for NorthPoint development in Nanticoke",
   "summary": "The Community Planning and Economic Development Committee is reviewing a LERTA tax abatement proposal for NorthPoint Development's Building 11 at Tradeport 164. The project involves a 283,208 square foot warehouse on reclaimed mine land.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-4880",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Authorities, Boards & Commissions Committee",
   "headline": "Committee interviews candidates for boards and commissions",
   "summary": "The Authorities, Boards, and Commissions Committee is holding an interview session to consider candidates for various county boards and commissions. No specific appointments or other substantive items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-4866",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Authorities, Boards & Commissions Committee",
   "headline": "Committee interviews applicants for county boards and commissions",
   "summary": "This is an interview session where the Authorities, Boards & Commissions Committee will question applicants for various county boards and commissions. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to candidate interviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-4874",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss granting PPL right-of-way over county land in Dorrance Township",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Council will hold a work session to discuss several items: a resolution granting a right-of-way to PPL Electric Utilities over county-owned parcels along Blue Ridge Trail in Dorrance Township, a proposed lease amendment with the U.S. Government for the Keystone Job Corps property in Butler Township, a volunteer road cleanup project, and the May 2026 budget reports. No final votes are taken at work sessions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-4873",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on strategic plan, transit funding, and Marcellus Shale fund changes",
   "summary": "Luzerne County Council will vote on eight agenda items including resolutions to commit local matches for Luzerne County Transportation Authority and Hazleton Public Transit, revise the Act 13 Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund award process, approve a strategic plan and five-year financial plan, confirm a division head of correctional services, modify an ARPA-funded project for the Lower South Valley Land Bank, and extend a lease with Luzerne County Community College at 100 West Broad Street, Hazleton. The meeting also includes a recognition of retiring Fire Chief Frank Guido and Pennsylvania 250.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-4872",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-4872",
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Blighted Property Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss and edit the Blighted Property Review application",
   "summary": "The Blighted Property Review Committee will adopt the recorded minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting. It will discuss, review, and make edits to the current BPRC application. The committee will also determine next steps and set the date for its next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-4875",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Convention & Visitors Bureau",
   "headline": "Visitors Bureau to review budget, hotel tax, and event updates",
   "summary": "The Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will hear reports from the executive director, sales and marketing director, and membership coordinator. Updates include hotel tax information, budget performance, and summer events such as Rockin’ The River 2026 and the Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Home Run Derby. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is limited to discussion and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-4864",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Authorities, Boards & Commissions Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to interview candidates for boards and commissions",
   "summary": "This is a procedural interview session of the Luzerne County Authorities, Boards, and Commissions Committee. The only agenda item is conducting interviews for various board and commission positions. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-4862",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.luzernecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}