In an attempt to maintain vital transportation funding that is being lost as gas tax revenues go away, Oregon has a program for a mileage-based fee to be paid on electric vehicles in lieu of a gas tax to fund…
Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Grants Available
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (MHD-ZEV) Fleet pilot grants under the Driving PA Forward Program until March 1, 2023. Townships that operate diesel-powered fleets may apply for funds to replace either…
Shapiro Creates Office of Transformation, Economic Development
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This office is designed to be a one-stop-shop to coordinate Commonweath agency responses for businesses…
Shippensburg Offering GIS Immersion Course
Are you looking to learn about geographic information systems (GIS) and its applications? Shippensburg University is offering a condensed class that is being held over two weekends in February and March. The course could be taken to better understand GIS,…
PA American Water Accepting Applications for Environmental Grants
Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program. The program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect the watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies in local communities. To qualify, proposed…
PSATS Awards Applications Due Soon
As the end of January approaches, so do many PSATS awards deadlines. Don’t miss your chance to highlight the great work happening in your township! The deadline for entries is as follows: Youth Awards: January 31 President’s Leadership Award: January 31 Excellence…
Reminder: Township Reports Due January 31
Township officials are reminded that the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click here. For more information on PennDOT forms, click here. For more information on federal tax forms, click here.
DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant Opportunity
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2023 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Townships are eligible to apply, and all applications are due by April 5, 2023, through DCNR’s Grants portal. …
Drones: Help PennDOT Learn About Current Applications,Needs for Local Roads
The state Department of Transportation would like to learn how municipalities are currently using or could potentially use unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or “drones,” for local transportation. PennDOT would like to provide appropriate training and technical support for drone use…
Shapiro Signs New Gold Standard for Ethics, Relaxes Wolf Gift Restrictions
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a new three part gold standard for Ethics for state employees. The gift ban portion will continue to prevent improper influence from lobbyists and special interests and applies to all executive branch employees under the governor’s…
