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Residents of Columbia County received $12,854 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 45th in Pennsylvania

In 2022, residents of Columbia County received an average of $12,854 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in Pennsylvania.

By North Central PA Times | Mar 31, 2025

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Columbia County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Columbia County, providing an average of $2,493 per capita to residents.

By North Central PA Times | Mar 31, 2025

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Northumberland County: Residents received $308.02 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in Northumberland County, providing an average of $3,417 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Montour County ranks 28th among Pennsylvania counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,951

By North Central PA Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montour County received an average of $13,951 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Montour County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Montour County, providing an average of $823 per capita to residents.

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Baker and Culver seek action on rural education funding disparities

By North Central PA Times | Mar 20, 2025

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Senators Lisa Baker and Lynda Schlegel Culver have expressed concerns about the funding disparities affecting rural education.

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Union County: Residents received $28.69 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Union County, providing an average of $671 per capita to residents.

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Northumberland County residents received $14,644 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 16th in Pennsylvania

By North Central PA Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Northumberland County received an average of $14,644 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Snyder County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Snyder County, providing an average of $845 per capita to residents.

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Snyder County ranks 15th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $14,679 in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Snyder County received an average of $14,679 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Columbia County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Columbia County, providing an average of $1,039 per capita to residents.

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Northumberland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By North Central PA Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Northumberland County, providing an average of $1,358 per capita to residents.

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Pennsylvania representative proposes bill against minors attending drag shows

By North Central PA Times | Feb 26, 2025

State Representative Robert Leadbeter of Columbia has announced plans to introduce legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at protecting minors from exposure to drag shows.

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Leadbeter appointed Republican chair of Subcommittee on Courts

By North Central PA Times | Feb 25, 2025

State Representative Robert Leadbeter has been appointed as the Republican chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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State grant awarded for Bloomsburg Market Street improvements

By North Central PA Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has announced a state grant of $100,000 to aid improvements on Market Street in Bloomsburg Town Borough, Columbia County.

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State grants awarded for transportation projects in Montour and Northumberland counties

By North Central PA Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver and Representative Michael Stender have announced the allocation of $950,000 in state grants aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure in Montour and Northumberland Counties.

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Wilburton coal bank fire shows progress toward resolution

By North Central PA Times | Feb 24, 2025

The coal bank fire at Wilburton Number Two is still active, but efforts by the operator and owner have shown significant progress, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP).

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FOIA Request Sent to Northumberland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By North Central PA Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Northumberland County Election Department regarding details of candidates running in the upcoming election.

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FOIA Request Sent to Montour County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By North Central PA Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montour County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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Leadbeter criticizes Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget increase amid fiscal concerns

By North Central PA Times | Feb 5, 2025

Rep. Robert Leadbeter, a Republican from Columbia, has voiced his concerns following Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.