The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers today, which rose 0.1% in August. Over the last 12 months, the “all items” index increased 8.3%. The U.S. Consumer Price Index report for August showed: …
State Treasurer Says All ARP Funds Disbursed
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the final payments under the American Rescue Plan, totaling more than $490 million, have been disbursed to more than 2,400 municipalities. Click here for an interactive map of the payments.
Act 57 Requires Townships to Adopt Tax Resolution 
Act 57 of 2022 requires all municipalities that levy real estate taxes to adopt a resolution or ordinance directing their tax collector to implement its provisions. Townships will have from October 10, 2022, the law’s effective date, until January 9,…
Reminder: Federal Broadband Money Available 
The Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides $1 billion in funding to expand middle-mile infrastructure, referring to the mid-section of internet infrastructure that carries large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. This program will increase the…
PennDOT Phases in Newly-Designed Driver Licenses, ID Cards 
The state Department of Transportation has announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, it is updating the design and security features of driver license and identification card products. The program is being piloted at the Summerdale Driver License Center…
PennDOT LTAP Build a Better Mousetrap Award 
South Manheim Township celebrated its road crew winning the PennDOT LTAP Build a Better Mousetrap Award and the national Innovative Project Award for its sidewinder during a public meeting in Schuylkill County. Each year, LTAP sponsors the awards which recognize innovative inventions,improvements,…
Commonwealth to Distribute Iodide to Residents Near Nuclear Plants on 9/15 
The state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, September 15, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventative efforts in case…
Commonwealth Continues to be Flush with Cash
In August 2022, the Commonwealth collected $2.9B in tax revenue. These tax collections exceeded projections by $63.8m, or 2.3%. To-date, the Commonwealth budget carries a $60.4m surplus.
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 14. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local…
Homeland Security Applies for Cybersecurity Grants to Benefit Local Government; Asks Townships to Complete Brief Survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security (PAOHS) has announced a funding opportunity to address cybersecurity issues in the commonwealth. Federal grant funds will be made available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be released near the end of…
