This week, the state House of Representatives unanimously approved HR 576, which recognizes important events on the historic 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and Pennsylvania’s vital role in this event. The Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia and was first published by a newspaper and had its…
The Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC) is monitoring for any officer or public safety concerns related to upcoming America250PA, FIFA World Cup, and 4th of July celebration events occurring across Pennsylvania. Events and gatherings being hosted across the state over the coming weekend…
In addition to high temperatures and the lack of rain, ground vegetation will be extremely dry and subject to sparks, hot cinders, and ashes. The weekend celebration of the 250th Birthday of America is sure to be celebrated with fireworks. Have extra water around, not only to hydrate yourself, but also douse hot spots or…
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy granted a request from PJM, Pennsylvania’s electric grid, to allow PJM to tap into diesel back-up generators, battery arrays, and more from large load users to prevent blackouts during the current heat wave. The…
The entire commonwealth is in for a dangerous scorcher today, with extreme heat warnings in the east and and southwest and heat advisories everywhere else (except Somerset County!). Heat index values highs of up to 102 are expected as far north as McKean County, and the southwest and southeast could hit a heat index of up to 110 over the…
PennDOT is opening four regional National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunities throughout 2026. The funding opportunity for the southeast region closes on August 21, 2026 and will award $34 million to EV charging station projects in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia…
PennDOT is accepting applications for the 2026 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program until June 30, 2026. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; Local Technical…
The state Department of Transportation is encouraging Pennsylvanians to review and comment on the draft 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2027 STIP is a list of projects identified for federal, state, local and private funding over a four-year period and can be viewed…
This week, the Joint State Government Commission released the report, Recruitment and Retention Challenges for Pennsylvania Police, Corrections, and Prosecutors, as required by Senate Resolution 94 of 2025. The report found that employed police officers have generally declined from a peak in 2019, caused by a combination…
Open Records (OOR) is conducting a survey of Agency Open Record Officers to better understand the impact of the Right-to-Know Law on agencies throughout the Commonwealth and to help inform future policy decisions regarding the law. This year’s survey should take just a few minutes to complete online by clicking here. …
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