Report: SEC seeks info on possible gifts to pension’s staff
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has joined a federal probe of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund and is seeking among other things records to determine whether improper “compensation and gifts” may have been offered staff, a newspaper reported.
Marion Munley again recognized by Best Lawyers
SCRANTON — Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley has been named “Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs,” Northeastern Pennsylvania, by Best Lawyers.
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
GOP senator hopes to issue election subpoenas within 2 weeks
HARRISBURG — A Republican state senator who wants to have the committee he leads force three counties to turn over election machines, ballots and related material said Tuesday he thinks subpoenas will be issued in the next two weeks.
Carmelo Anthony set to join LeBron by signing with Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Along with another veteran player, the Lakers added some youth Tuesday to their team on the second day of the NBA’s free-agency period.
Powerball® to increase drawings to three nights a week
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Lottery officials Tuesday announced that Powerball® players will soon get the chance to play for a big jackpot one extra night a week.
Dunmore man charged with robbing Wilkes-Barre bank
WILKES-BARRE — A man from Dunmore in Lackawanna County was charged with robbing the M&T Bank branch near Coal Street on Friday.
Beyond the Byline: DCED releases new magazine to help promote the state
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) this week unveiled — Pennsylvania: Work Smart, Live Happy — to help market the state, attract and retain top talent, and assist with business attraction and development.
Casey introduces legislation to renew job creation
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey this week is introducing the Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy by the Civilian Conservation Corps of 2021, or the REVIVE the CCC Act (S.2414), which would revitalize the 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps into a modern-day employment, job training and conservation program.
Weatherly man, 73, killed in Hazle Township crash
HAZLE TWP. — State police at Hazleton reported Michael H. Reis, 73, of Weatherly, died in a single vehicle crash at East Diamond Avenue and Stockton Mountain Road Monday night.