The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2022 Automated Red Light Enforcement Funding Program (ARLE) until June 30, 2022. Grants through this program may be used for a range of safety and mobility projects. The program will…
The newest research brief from the Independent Fiscal Office provides a detailed overview of Pennsylvania’s gas tax. The report examines historical growth, adjustments, and future expectations for the source of Liquid Fuels funds. Click here for more.
The U.S. Treasury Department released an updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the American Rescue Plan funds. Of note, the revised document expands on reporting requirements for broadband projects, including specific details on technology used, areas served, and types of…
In the next 10 years, unmanned automated vehicles (AVs) will begin to operate on Pennsylvania roads. These could include fully automated long-haul trucks, privately owned AVs, or shared AV (“robotaxi”) fleets. As the lead regulatory agency for automated vehicles, the…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers on Friday and it showed a 1% increase in prices during May and 8.6% inflation over the 12 months ending May, the largest 12-month increase…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that state Department of General Services Secretary Curt Topper will leave his position the end of June. The governor intends to name Joseph Lee to serve as Acting Secretary. Lee has served at the state Department…
Due to record gas prices, the Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday that the allowable mileage rate for business use of a personal vehicle will increase from 58.5 cents per mile to 62.5 cents per mile. The new mileage rate eligibility…
The Pennsylvania Treasury is currently seeking the owners of more than $4 billion in unclaimed property and your township may be the rightful owner of some of these funds. Springettsbury Township in York County was recently successful in recovering more…
Watch your accounts for a deposit of your second tranche of the American Rescue Plan funds, which is expected by the end of the month from State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. It is expected that this amount will be slightly higher…
The Independent Fiscal Office provided the report “Inflation’s Impact on the Pennsylvania Economy, Budget, and Pensions” as part of a legislative testimony. While energy prices are a clear driver of inflation at 33% over the prior year, durable goods (including…
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