The Commonwealth collected $2.8B in October 2021 exceeding projections by 6%, or $159.9m. Four months into the fiscal year, that means there is a budget surplus of $788.2M surplus for the FY 21-22 Budget.
Some News is Better Than No News
On November 5, the U.S. Treasury Department released an updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the American Rescue Plan. The updates address feedback gathered by Treasury, verify reporting timeframes, and clarify reporting deadlines. Townships should expect to receive an email notification…
Governor Signs New Act Allowing Extension of Liquor License Service Areas
Gov. Tom Wolf signed Act 81of 2021 (HB 425) on Friday to authorize the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB) to temporarily extend the licensed premises of a licensed entity, including a club, retail dispenser, hotel, and restaurant upon request. An…
Pa. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue to Drop
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Pennsylvania decreased this week from 2,754 to 2,475, a drop for the third week in a row. 573 patients are in the ICU, a slight decrease compared to the previous week’s 653. Total deaths in…
Service Recognition Certificates Available
As 2021 draws to a close, we know that many townships may have supervisors who are retiring or departing effective January 2, 2022, and that you might want to recognize them for their years of service to the township and…
Study Shows Residential Property Sales Increase in Rural PA During Pandemic
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania has released a study showing that rural Pennsylvania counties experienced a housing boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2019 to 2020, there was a 7% increase in rural home sales and a 6% decrease in…
Pennsylvania, U.S. Record High Wage Growth
The Independent Fiscal Office has released a research brief showing the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis of data for total wages paid to U.S. workers. The data shows the largest annual gain since 2001, with 4.2% year-over-year growth and 1.5%…
It’s Happening Here, Too!
Due to supply chain issues, labor shortages and postal delays, the November issue of the Pa. Township News will be arriving late. PSATS continues to meet our production deadlines as always, but our printer’s challenges are causing delays, and for that,…
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program November 8!
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program November 8 and applications are due December 17. The AFG provides critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognize…
More Liquid Fuel Fund Reductions
Approximately $8.5 million is available over five years to fund a competitive grant program for the acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle fast charging equipment and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle supply equipment. EV fast chargers must be available…
