The March 2021 version of Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines, contains a variety of updates and enhancements to information about temporary work zones. Many of the updates clarify previous information in the publication and were not changes per se…
The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 2,638 acres on 30 farms in 16 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. To learn more about the farms…
The state Department of Transportation has announced the bridges that are under consideration for its PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) Initiative, which would fund the reconstruction or replacement of the identified bridges through tolling. Here are the candidates,…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications until the end of February for its Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. Townships with populations of 20,000 or less are eligible for the program. Funds may be used to purchase…
The state Department of Labor & Industry warned Pennsylvanians who receive a 1099-G tax form for unemployment benefits that they did not apply for are likely the victim of fraud and should take steps to report the fraud and protect…
Several federal agencies are, by policy, extending the foreclosure moratorium for homeowners through June 30, 2021. In addition, the mortgage payment forbearance enrollment window will also be extended until June 30, 2021, for borrowers who wish to request forbearance. Finally,…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2021. There are several specific grant programs funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: …
Tomorrow, February 17 at 10 a.m., COSTARS will hold a webinar for local government officials on the COSTARS program and the benefits of being a member. COSTARS provides townships with an efficient and cost-effective procurement strategy that is hassle-free. The…
The state Independent Fiscal Office has analyzed Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposals and prepared a packet for the House and Senate Appropriations committees. The packet examines the minimum wage, personal income tax, legalization of marijuana, and the municipal police tax…
Police departments have until April 1 to apply for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board grants to prevent and investigate unlawful gaming in municipalities. Grants can be used for training, defraying the cost of investigations, deterrence efforts, and more. $2 million is…
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