The Independent Fiscal Office’s Monthly Economic Update features an article on inflation and the expectation that it will continue due to strong consumer demand and increased cash savings through the spring. Click here for more information.
Reminder: Nominate a Project for Local Government Excellence Awards
PSATS is urging townships to consider nominating a project for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. These awards recognize townships and officials who have found creative ways to improve their communities. The deadline for nominations is January 3,…
PA is one of 6 States with Snow Plow Driver Problems
As snow looms in the forecast this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has been trying to fill hundreds of snow plow driver positions across the state to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. In a “robbing Peter to pay…
Sunoco Required to Restore Lake at Marsh Creek State Park
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has reached a settlement with Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., requiring the company to dredge a section of the 535-acre lake at Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County and pay $4 million for…
More Variants Bring More Numbers
53,249 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, an increase of 34% after two weeks of decreasing cases. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,779,151. The commonwealth dropped from 8th to 16th in cases per 100,000 nationally,…
Reminder: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Applications Due December 17
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program until December 17. The AFG provides critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognize standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support…
PUC Assigns New 835 Area Code to Southeast Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has assigned a new 835 area code for the southeastern Pennsylvania counties currently served by the 610 and 484 area codes, which includes Lehigh, Berks, Delaware, Chester, and Northampton Counties, along with part of Montgomery…
State Revenues Continue to Exceed Estimates
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released November 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $6.6 billion and were 3.9% higher than estimates. The overage was primarily due to stronger-than-anticipated sales and use tax revenues. Corporate net income tax, personal…
PA Covid Numbered Corrected
In a Thanksgiving eve press release, (missed by most) Pennsylvania’s vaccination picture abruptly turned out to be something of a mirage last week. The CDC, after sorting out PA data problems such as double counts, last week said the number…
USDA Accepting Broadband Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to high-speed internet. Funding priority is for those in low-density rural areas and areas lacking…
