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Jennifer Smith, secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, continues to contend the state’s drug oversight agency was not responsible for confusion that wrongly barred some people from addiction treatment.

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HARRISBURG — The leader of a state agency that failed to clarify rules around addiction treatment and medical marijuana — an action that had serious consequences — continued to deny

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Despite records and interviews that contradict her account, Jennifer Smith continues to contend the state’s drug oversight agency was not responsible for confusion that wrongly barred some people from addiction treatment.

The leader of a state agency that failed to clarify rules around addiction treatment and medical marijuana — an action that had serious consequences — continued to deny blame while speaking before state lawmakers this month.

Luzerne County is “on the cusp of greatness,” county Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo said during her annual “state of the county” report required by home rule.

Luzerne County is “on the cusp of greatness,” county Acting Manager Romilda Crocamo said during her annual “state of the county” report required by home rule.