To honor 250 years of delivering letters, bills, and birthday cards, the USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps and a 32-page booklet. The “250 Years of Delivering” pane of interconnected stamps illustrates a mail carrier’s journey across the…
Budget for Higher Electric Rates
Pennsylvania electricity rates will rise again as PJM (the 10-state consortium that runs the electricity grid across) announced results of the coming year’s capacity auction this week. Don’t look for lower electric bills anytime in the next 2 years…budget for…
Pennsylvania Doubles Solar Power Generation in Just 17 Months
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced in a press release that 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar generation are now operating across the commonwealth, just 17 months after reaching the…
EPA Offers Free Technical Assistance for Water Services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of the Water Technical Assistance program to help communities address challenges in providing safe drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to their residents. Townships are eligible to apply for free technical assistance services…
Reminder: Broadband Grant Program for Unserved, Underserved Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is now accepting applications for Round Two of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through August 1, 2025. These grants will provide high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvanians at affordable rates. Local governments,…
Townships Receive Alternative Fuel Grant Awards
DEP announced awards of more than $3.47 million through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) program to help local communities purchase alternative fuel vehicles, build out alternative fuel infrastructure, cut costs, and improve air quality in 17 counties. This second round of…
IFO Report: Delivery Fee Could Generate Millions
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) recently made a presentation to the Transportation Advisory Committee on a proposed retail delivery fee based on similar legislation enacted in Colorado. The fee in Colorado applies to any retail sale of personal property subject to sales…
PENNVEST Announces Awards for Water Grants and Loans
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced grant and loan awards of $222.2 million for 31 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 21 counties. The projects include replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, and reducing environmental…
IRS Will Provide Guidance on New Overtime Tax Deduction Reporting
The Internal Revenue Service will provide guidance and transition relief for tax year 2025 for employers subject to new reporting requirements and taxpayers claiming the deduction for overtime pay. The new deduction and W-2 reporting requirements do apply to the 2025 tax year. Employers…
Reminder: Historical & Archival Records Care Grants Applications Due 8/1
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is accepting applications for Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants to local governments with the preservation of historically valuable original documents. Townships are eligible to apply through August 1, 2025 for projects up to $5,000, and no…
