May 18-24 is National EMS week
Township officials can recognize the emergency medical service agencies and responders who care for their community during National EMS Week, May 18-24. Begun in 1974, EMS Week celebrates EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. Click…
Senate Forms Task Force for Recruitment, Retention of Law Enforcement
Last week the Senate unanimously approved SR 94, which directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish a Task Force on the Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement. Chaired by Attorney General Dave Sunday, the Task Force will examine the current state…
Emergency Response Capital Grants Now Available…or NOT!
The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for two funding opportunities aimed at strengthening certain emergency response capabilities. Townships are encouraged to review and share these opportunities with public safety partners: With all the legislative claims…
Recognize Employees During National Public Works Week!
May 18-24 is National Public Works Week! This year’s theme is “People, Purpose, Presence.” Public works purpose is to meet the transportation and infrastructure needs of residents and the public. Workers are ever present, working in the background to advance…
Updated Guidance Document Available from Treasury, But No Word on Closeout Process
Townships may have received an “Updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance” email from U.S. Treasury late last week. This email included the most recent Reporting Guidance document, published on April 29, 2025, for the American Rescue Plan Funds, also known as SLFRF funds….
2024 Population Estimates Released for Pennsylvania’s Municipality’s
The U.S. Census Bureau released 2024 estimates of the total population by municipality using administrative records. The Pennsylvania State Data Center prepared a brief of Pennsylvania’s changes. 1,057 municipalities increased population between 2020 and July 1, 2024, 49 municipalities had…
FBI Warns of Malicious Text and Voice Messages Impersonating Senior U.S. and State Government Officials
Think you received a text message or voicemail for a current or former U.S. or state government official? It’s probably a scammer per the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Public Service Announcement released yesterday. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used…
U.S. EPA Announcement on PFAS Drinking Water Regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to keep in place the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for two of the PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals that do not occur…
Clarification: PennDOT Heavy Equipment Auction Will Close 5/23
The private municipal auction of the state Department of Transportation’s heavy equipment auction covered in yesterday’s Morning News will close on May 23. The State Surplus Property Program is offering off-road equipment, dump trucks, and other items to municipalities through…
