SCRANTON — State Rep. Jim Haddock on Thursday said the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a public hearing in Northeast Pennsylvania to hear from residents and businesses affected by the recent rate hike sought by PPL Electric Utilities.

Haddock, D-Pittston Township, said he requested PUC hold a hearing on the rate hike and he got his wish — an in-person hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Dec. 8, at Scranton University, Brennan Hall-Rose Room, 5th Floor, 320 Madison Ave., Scranton.

“Families are already drowning under the rising costs of living, and many small business owners are struggling to stay competitive in this challenging economy,” Haddock said. “I encourage everyone to testify at the public hearings and let the PUC know how important it is for them to consider

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