Submitted Article The PA House Judiciary Committee has unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would provide civil immunity for damages resulting from forcibly entering a motor vehicle to rescue an individual. “I’ve been down this road before, as this is the third time I’ve introducedContinue Reading

Submitted Article State Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) invites 117th District residents planning to purchase the optional REAL ID to attend a free pre-verification event she is hosting on Monday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wyoming County Active Adult Center, 101 Dymond Terrace, Tunkhannock. “PennDOT representatives will be processingContinue Reading

Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) today announced her outreach events for January. “Representatives from several different organizations will visit my district offices throughout January,” said Boback. “My staff and I offer these monthly outreach events to ensure residents of the 117th District have access to many of the greatContinue Reading

Submitted Article  The hours of operation for Rep. Karen Boback’s (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) district offices in Dallas and Tunkhannock will change effective Monday, Aug. 20. The offices, located at 105 Lt. Michael Cleary Dr. in Dallas and 133 W. Tioga St. in Tunkhannock, will now be open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30Continue Reading

  Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) today announced her outreach events and satellite hours for August. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note these events are weather permitting. “My staff and I are here to help with state-related issues,” said Boback.Continue Reading

Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) today announced her outreach events and satellite hours for June. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note these events are weather permitting. “My staff and I are here to help with state-related issues,” saidContinue Reading

Submitted Article  A bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would increase penalties for those found guilty of caller identification spoofing passed the House unanimously on Tuesday. House Bill 979 would make it a misdemeanor for any person to cause false caller identification information to be displayed on aContinue Reading

  Submitted Article Legislation to increase penalties for those found guilty of caller identification spoofing, introduced by Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee earlier today. House Bill 979 is intended to specifically address the practice of spoofing, which occurs when individuals use technology toContinue Reading

Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced her outreach hours for December. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note: Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. The Mobile Vet Center will be in the Ace Hardware-Brady andContinue Reading

Submitted Photo Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) was honored to receive the Pennsylvania Dental Association’s Kay F. Thompson Outstanding Legislator Award for her positive legislative efforts in the field of dentistry. Pictured with Boback are Peg Kuskin and Dr. William Spruill, PDA past president.Continue Reading