Liz Wagenseller, new executive director of the Office of Open Records, recently did an interview with Spotlight PA to outline her priorities for the office, including legislative changes she supports. Click here to learn more.
Independent Fiscal Office Projects PA Deficits For Years To Come
In its first five-year economic forecast since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Independent Fiscal Office predicted that Pennsylvania’s General Fund will run structural deficits over the next five years. With this fiscal year being the sole exception…
Deadline Approaching for Changing Tax Collector Compensation
Township boards of supervisors have until February 15 to increase or decrease the compensation rate for the elected tax collector for collecting the real estate tax. Any change to the current rate will take effect for 2022 and must be…
Federal Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Available
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for the FY 2020 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program until February 26. FP&S grants are offered to support projects in two activities: fire prevention and safety (FP&S) and firefighter…
DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails
Beginning February 1, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation will accept grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and…
DEP Cancels Recycling Grant Round
The state Department of Environmental Protection has canceled the 2021 round of Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants due to a lack of money in the Recycling Fund. The General Assembly redirected $50 million from the fund to balance the final…
DEP Cancels Recycling Grant Round
The state Department of Environmental Protection has canceled the 2021 round of Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants due to a lack of money in the Recycling Fund. The General Assembly took $50 million from the fund to balance the state…
IFO Monthly Report Features Turnpike Traffic Decline, Price Increases
The Independent Fiscal Office posted a monthly economic update featuring a report on the 26% decline in Pennsylvania Turnpike traffic in 2020 compared to 2019. The number of passenger vehicle trips declined by 30% while commercial vehicle trips fell 3.5%. …
DEP to Release Chapter 102 ePermit System
On Monday, the state Department of Environmental Protection plans to release its Chapter 102 ePermit system, which DEP believes will help streamline the permit process for applicants and DEP. Chapter 102 permits are required for construction activities involving one or…
PSATS Submits Comments on Conowingo Dam WIP
PSATS submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan to address the sediment discharges to the Chesapeake Bay from the Conowingo Dam. The letter asked for the EPA to support the creation of…
