Luzerne县议会就提高残疾煤矿工的黑肺福利进行投票, Luzerne County Council votes on boosting black lung benefits for disabled coal miners amid ongoing health crises.

Luzerne县议会将投票表决一项敦促联邦采取行动增加残疾煤矿矿工黑肺福利的决议, Luzerne County Council will vote on a resolution urging federal action to increase black lung benefits for disabled coal miners, citing the region’s mining legacy and ongoing health issues like black lung disease. 目前,109名居民领取未经调整的福利。 Currently, 109 residents receive unadjusted benefits. 会议还包括一项拟议的投票系统改革、一项负责任的承包商法令,以及四个美国援救计划法案项目的延长,包括赋予妇女经济权力、住宅康复和机场改进等方案。 The meeting also covers a proposed voting system change, a responsible contractor ordinance, and extensions for four American Rescue Plan Act projects, including programs for women’s economic empowerment, residential rehab, and airport improvements. 公众选举测试从星期二开始, 几个选区的民意测验人员短缺。 Public election testing begins Tuesday, with poll worker shortages in several precincts. 理事会会议可远程出席。 Remote attendance is available for council meetings.