At its meeting this week, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to leave interest rates unchanged. Elevated inflation rates remain a concern, and the committee plans to watch for real progress on inflation or weakening in the labor market before adopting…
The February 2025 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this issue’s cover story, read about how establishing good working relationships with your state senators and representatives can bring many benefits to your township. Additional articles in the edition:• provide…
The Commonwealth has determined that prevailing wage must be paid for any broadband expansion using state or federal dollars as these projects meet the definition of “public work” in the Prevailing Wage Act. The good news is that federal dollars…
Questions continue to surround the Office of Management and Budget’s pause on disbursement of billions in federal grants and loans. Reports indicate that the OMB has pulled back the original memo, but that the review to ensure that the spending…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced approval of 148 new projects by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for $16 million in grants and loans. These projects will be funded through Act 13 natural gas fees and include water…
A federal district judge delayed implementation of the Office of Management and Budget’s pause on disbursement of billions in federal grants and loans. The pause is to ensure that the spending is consistent with the Trump Administration priorities. The delay…
Are you newly appointed since January 2024, recently elected, or simply in need of a refresher? Our one-day Mini Boot Camps are designed just for you! This streamlined version of our popular 2½-day Boot Camp for Township Officials will provide you with essential…
There are only a few days left to apply for PSATS Scholarships or Excellence Awards, all of which will be presented at the Hershey Conference in May. Applications for presidents Leadership awards, Intergovernmental Cooperation Award, Road and Bridge Awards, Youth…
The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner we will conduct a webinar tomorrow, January 28 about the annual Fire Company and EMS Grant, including how grant amounts are determined, improvements to the grant process, and an overview of the grant calendar to…
Every municipality in Monroe County has officially passed an America250PA to celebrate 250 years of American history! Congratulations to all the townships in Monroe County for inspiring others to join the movement! America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday…
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