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Residents press council over Local Share Account grants to Wilkes University and King's College; colleges describe economic impact
Summary
Public commenters questioned repeated LSA grant awards to Wilkes University and King's College, citing trees removed and unclear public benefit; college representatives presented economic-impact figures and employment numbers in response.
At the Nov. 20 Wilkes-Barre City Council session, several residents questioned the Local Share Account (LSA) grant process and whether recent awards to local higher-education institutions represent the best use of limited public funds.
A commenter said Wilkes University and King—s College had recently applied for or received LSA grants (including support for a nursing program) and asked whether the city was acting merely…
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