After more than five years as a distressed municipality under the Act 47 program, Hazleton in Luzerne County has now exited from the program and is no longer considered to be distressed. The decision was made due to Hazleton’s ability to…
Another Chance to See (or Revisit) PSATS’ 100th Conference!
The Pa. Cable Network (PCN) will rebroadcast the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday general sessions from PSATS’ 2023 Annual Educational Conference this Friday, May 12, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The sessions will air in succession, ending about 2:30 p.m. See all…
PA Turnpike Begins Final Phase of All-Electronic Tolling
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is building the final phase of its All-Electronic Tolling implementation. Tolling locations at interchanges in eastern PA are being replaced with new highway-speed collection points using Open Road Tolling, which will capture EZ Pass and Toll-by-Plate payments…
Crime Victims and Criminal Defendants Now Allowed Access to Certain Criminal Records for Use in Civil Suits
Yesterday, Act 134 of 2022 went into effect. It permits crime victims and criminal defendants to obtain from criminal justice agencies (including municipal police departments) criminal history investigative information for use in or investigation of an actual or potential civil…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – PROTECT Program Grant Funding Now Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is now accepting applications for the first round of funding under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program. This new program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…
State Revenues Reported for April 2023
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the April 2023 revenue reports. The state collected $5.7 billion in April, the 10th month of the fiscal year, 8.3% above IFO’s official estimate. Fiscal year-to-date general fund collections total…
PennDOT Connects Drop-In – Historic Metal Truss Bridge Capital Rehabilitation Program
Metal truss bridges are symbols of Pennsylvania’s industrial heritage, and according to many experts, the Commonwealth has one of the earliest, most diverse, and most significant population of metal truss bridges in the United States. However, these irreplaceable resources are…
House Expected to Vote on OSHA Bill TODAY!
House Expected to Vote on OSHA Bill TODAY!The full House is now expected to vote on HB 299 today, which would require that the commonwealth and all local governments comply with federal OSHA rules and regulations. The regulations would be enforced by…
Historical & Archival Records Care Grants Now Available
The Pennsylvania State Historical Records Advisory Board is accepting applications for Historical & Archival Records Care Grants funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). Townships may apply until August 1. Awards will improve the preservation of historically valuable…
Johnstown Exits Distressed Status
After more than 30 years as a distressed municipality under the Act 47 program, Johnstown in Cambria County has now exited from the program and is no longer considered to be distressed. Johnstown entered the Act 47 program in 1992…
