The state House is poised to vote on HB 1632, which would expand workers compensation for first responders, including police, volunteer fire, and EMS, to cover post-traumatic stress injury. While we strongly support our first responder community, as written, this…
Township officials and employees are reminded that the Statement of Financial Interests (SFI) must be filed with the township secretary by May 1. All individuals who hold elected township office must file this form annually, including township supervisors, auditors, and…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to share their outdoor interests and activities in a 10-minute online survey that will assist in developing the state’s next outdoor recreation plan,…
The state Department of Transportation announced grand awards totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve the accessibility of biking and walking paths, pedestrian access to public transportation, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation projects, and trails. Funded…
Congratulations to Sterling Township Supervisor Jeff Olsommer for winning the State House Special Election in 139th district in Wayne County vacated by former Rep. Joe Adams. This means that both special elections held this year resulted in the 2 newest members of…
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) opened its BEAD Challenge Submission Window, which allows challenges from local governments and nonprofits to be submitted until May 23. Challenges must be submitted online and could include a provider service level that your residents…
The Shapiro Administration announced 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source funding awards worth $274 million yesterday. The projects will take place across 22 counties and are funded with state and federal funding sources through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment…
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The American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is due April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds must complete this report, even if your township spent and reported the use of all funds in its…
The U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule that will require overtime to be paid to all workers earning less than $844 per week or $43,888 annually beginning on July 1, 2024. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568…
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