U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) joined senators from Oregon and New York to introduce the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, designating the spotted lanternfly as a high-priority research initiative for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Spotted lanternflies…
The Commonwealth Drought Task Force recently moved three counties from drought watch to normal status: Blair, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. While some areas of Pennsylvania have seen strong improvement, significant recovery is still needed in many regions, which is why watch…
The state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has new, free, self-paced online training to help Pennsylvanians learn how to use naloxone to help reverse opioid overdoses. In addition to explaining how to administer naloxone, DDAP’s training also provides instructions on overdose prevention, rescue breathing, compassionate overdose…
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2025 Detailed Population Estimates, which show shifting demographic makeups of the country, largely driven by the continued transition of baby boomers into retirement age, local migration, and fertility patterns. Nationally, our country’s senior population, aged 65 and up, has…
Last week, ground was officially broken in Somerset County for Pennsylvania’s first permanent statewide memorial that will be dedicated to fallen firefighters. Located near the Flight 93 National Memorial, the memorial will be constructed at the “Remember Me Rose Garden,” which is…
Secretaries, managers, and municipal clerks looking to sharpen their skills and connect with peers across Pennsylvania are encouraged to register for the Pennsylvania Association of Municipal Administrators (PAMA) 67th Annual Conference, taking place September 13–16, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Pittsburgh…
August 11 marks National 811 Day, which serves as a reminder that safe excavation begins long before the first shovel enters the ground. Beneath yards, sidewalks, and streets are utility lines that provide natural gas, electricity, drinking water, internet service, and more. A call to have underground utility…
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for FY26 Community Policing Development Microgrants. Local law enforcement agencies are eligible to apply through August 17, 2026, toward demonstration or pilot projects to implement innovative or…
Last week, the Pennsylvania Transportation Commission adopted the 2027 12-year Program, which is Pennsylvania’s official mid-range planning tool. It lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding to projects over a 12-year period. The first four years comprise the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). …
The state Department of General Services has opened the online auction for surplus Commonwealth equipment, providing an opportunity to bid on a wide range of items, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more through August 14. The auction is open to the public and includes high-quality, previously state-owned equipment used by…
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