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Pickett and Peters to co-host scam seminar in Tunkhannock on May 9

In a bid to warn residents about emerging scams, Representative Tina Pickett and Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters are hosting a seminar in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities.

By Northern Tier News | Apr 22, 2025

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Tioga County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.9% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in Tioga County, providing an average of $3,162 per capita to residents.

By Northern Tier News | Apr 22, 2025

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Wyoming County ranks 43rd highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $13,099 in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wyoming County received an average of $13,099 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in Pennsylvania.

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2022: Bradford County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Northern Tier News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bradford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 30.9%.

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McKean County: Residents received $142.85 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.3% of income in McKean County, providing an average of $3,583 per capita to residents.

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Bradford County: Medicare dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.6% of income in Bradford County, providing an average of $3,169 per capita to residents.

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Bradford County ranks 39th in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bradford County received an average of $13,251 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Sullivan County: Residents received $22.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Sullivan County, providing an average of $3,788 per capita to residents.

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Potter County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.5% in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Potter County, providing an average of $3,138 per capita to residents.

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Future Entrepreneur Summit by Clint Owlett to occur on May 1

By Northern Tier News | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Clint Owlett is set to host his inaugural Future Entrepreneur Summit on May 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penn Wells Hotel.

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Tioga County ranks 37th in Pennsylvania for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Tioga County received an average of $13,403 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Wyoming County: Medicaid made up 4.6% of total income in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Wyoming County, providing an average of $2,482 per capita to residents.

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Susquehanna County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Susquehanna County, providing an average of $2,353 per capita to residents.

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Informational sessions to address child safety in digital age

By Northern Tier News | Apr 1, 2025

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Informational sessions to teach about online child safety and human trafficking

By Northern Tier News | Apr 1, 2025

Representatives Clint Owlett and Tina Pickett are organizing two events to address the growing concern of human trafficking, with a focus on its impact on children in a digital age.

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Residents of Susquehanna County received $13,888 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 31st in Pennsylvania

By Northern Tier News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Susquehanna County received an average of $13,888 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in Pennsylvania.

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Tioga County: Residents received $111.31 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Tioga County, providing an average of $2,708 per capita to residents.

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McKean County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

By Northern Tier News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in McKean County, providing an average of $3,720 per capita to residents.

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Representative Owlett plans events to replace illegible license plates

By Northern Tier News | Mar 27, 2025

Responding to concerns about illegible license plates, Representative Clint Owlett announced two upcoming events to assist vehicle owners in replacing these plates at no charge.

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Rep. Martin Causer announces satellite office hours for local constituents

By Northern Tier News | Mar 27, 2025

State Representative Martin Causer is set to hold satellite office hours next week, allowing constituents from Cameron, McKean, and Potter counties to access state services closer to home.