The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved a settlement related to a 2018 pipeline failure and fire in Beaver County involving the “Revolution Pipeline,” resulting in nearly $2 million in civil penalties and additional preventative measures required by the pipeline operator. Click here for more.
Pa. COVID-19 Cases Decline While Hospitalizations Rise
After two weeks of increasing cases, 41,321 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 19% decrease compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,686,169. The commonwealth remains at 20th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Michigan, Minnesota, and New Mexico now in the top three. The number […]
PA Unemployment Rate at 6% in October
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for October was 6%, down from 6.2% in September, while the national unemployment rate is 4.6%. Click here for more.
Save America’s Treasures Grants Available
National Park Service is offering the Save America’s Treasures grants to preserve national significant properties and collections. This includes historic districts, buildings, and more. Collections include artifacts, museum collections, documents, and more. Projects require dollar-for-dollar non-federal matching shares. Townships may […]
Department of Justice Grant Funding Available
The U.S. Department of Justice announced more than $139 million in grant funding through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS Hiring Program. The awards provide direct funding to 183 law enforcement agencies, allowing those agencies to hire 1,066 […]
DEP Accepting Applications for Clean-Diesel Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Clean- Diesel Grants under the Driving PA Forward Program until January 7, 2022. Townships that operate diesel-powered fleets may apply for these grants. Eligible projects will replace or retrofit diesel-powered highway and nonroad fleet vehicles, engines, and equipment. Questions should be directed […]
National CPI Rises 6.2%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the Consumer Price Index was 6.2% higher in October 2021 compared to October 2020. The CPI measures the change in prices during a specific timeframe. This is the highest rate of […]
DEP to Host December 2 Webinar on How to Apply for DEP Grants
Township officials may want to take advantage of a free live webinar scheduled for December 2 from 11 am to 12:30 pm hosted by the state Department of Environmental Protection. DEP grants can help your township be more energy efficient, […]
DEP Proposes Strict PFAS Limits
The state Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to set maximum contaminant levels for two forms of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposed rule will affect water systems. The proposal would rule will set limits that are 4 times […]
2022 and 2023 Organization Meeting Dates
Townships’ 2022 organization meeting date will be Monday, January 3, since the legal holiday for New Year’s will be December 31, 2021. The Second Class Township Code requires the supervisors’ organization meeting to be held on the first Monday in January unless the first Monday is a […]
