Philip O’Dell

2 months ago | thedailyreview.com | Philip O’Dell

HARRISBURG — The $51.5 billion budget proposed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro earmarks tax revenue — about $250 million — generated from the possibility of recreational marijuana being legalized at some point in 2025, sparking discussion among state lawmakers on the merits of adult-use legalization. On Friday, state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23, said he would support legislation legalizing recreational marijuana if it entailed proper regulation.

2 months ago | standard-journal.com | Philip O’Dell

NORTH TOWANDA — Former Gov. Tom Corbett recently joined local officials in Bradford County to discuss the benefits of a 2012 proposal he signed into law that resulted in millions of dollars being infused into the region. Act 13 imposes a fee on unconventional gas wells and funds are dispersed to local counties and municipalities, according to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. PUC administers the collection and disbursement of the fee. kAmr@C36EE D:8?65 p4E `b :?E@ =2H @?

2 months ago | thedailyreview.com | Philip O’Dell

WYALUSING — A local fire company is getting closer to building a new facility for its volunteers to utilize for emergency services. The Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department is planning to build a new fire hall at the corner of Third Street and Felter Way. The proposed site is currently a vacant lot. kAm%96 AC@;64E 82:?65 4@?5:E:@?2=^AC6=:>:?2CJ 2AAC@G2= 7C@> E96 qC257@C5 r@F?EJ !=2??:?8 r@>>:DD:@? @? %F6D52J] %96 2AAC@G2= 9:?86D @?

2 months ago | thedailyreview.com | Philip O’Dell

NORTH TOWANDA — A solar energy company representative provided further details on a proposed solar farm near the Marie Antoinette Overlook. Information on the planned solar facility in Asylum Township was presented during the Bradford County Planning Commission’s Tuesday meeting. Paradise Energy Solutions solar consultant Fred McNeal provided the details to board members. kAm%96 D@=2C 72C> 4@?D:DED @7 @?6\E9:C5 @7 2? 24C6 @? 2 AC:G2E6 :?5:G:5F2=’D e_\24C6 AC@A6CEJ 2E E96 :?E6CD64E:@?

2 months ago | thedailyreview.com | Philip O’Dell

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