The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released updated revenue estimates for the commonwealth’s 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years that replace earlier projections. The estimates include unrestricted General Fund, Motor License Fund, and federal funds. The IFO projects Motor License Fund revenues to be permanently reduced by the pandemic due to…
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow evening, June 24, and Friday morning, June 25, talking about a number of issues impacting townships, including legislation to allow townships to place legal advertising on websites and elsewhere, changes…
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is offering grants to support the collection and reporting of water level data in groundwater production wells in the basin. Municipalities and municipal authorities that have existing SRBC groundwater permits are eligible to apply. Applications are due June 30, 2021. …
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May unemployment rates for Pennsylvania show a decrease from 7.1% to 6.9%, while the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%. Click here for more.
Township officials are reminded that each township must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Townships that do not make application this month will…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new mapping tool that it says displays key indicators of broadband needs across the country. The picture above shows the coverage map for Pennsylvania. Click here to view and manipulate the…
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include clarifications about eligible broadband projects. In addition, Treasury posted a new FAQ document on the Distribution of Funds…
The state Department of Transportation will accept applications for the 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program from June 28 until October 15. $18 million will be available for projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create…
Keep PA Beautiful is accepting applications for the Healing the Planet Grant Program funded by The GIANT Company. Applications for $2,500 to $25,000 will be accepted until June 30. Townships in the following counties may apply: Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks,…
As electric demand continues to increase as more strain is placed on the grid infrastructure, it is appropriate for townships to review these reports to plan for emergencies and possible summer outages. To view the actions taken by their electric…
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