Today in 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was signed by the 39 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the…
Pennsylvania Treasury’s Transparency Portal Shows Budget Stopgap Expenses
Township officials curious about how much the Commonwealth is spending to keep the doors open during the budget impasse can view stopgap expenses on Pennsylvania Treasury’s recently updated website. Developed to provide transparency about state expenditures, visitors can view an…
Applications Accepted for PHARE Housing Funds
As a result of last year’s budget agreement, The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is now accepting applications to build and repair affordable housing across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) uses state, federal, and other funding…
Municipal Police Officers’ Commission Approves Two New Police Academies
The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) approved the creation of new police academies at Bucks County Community College and Luzerne County Community College. “The creation of these new academies will generate additional opportunities for qualified individuals in…
PSATS Public Works Expo Open for Registration!
PSATS is excited to welcome public works professionals from across Pennsylvania to the inaugural Public Works Expo, happening December 15-16, 2025, at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. This hands-on event is designed for roadmasters, public works directors, supervisors, managers, and municipal…
10 Days Will Be Too Late!
The Office of the Budget is accepting applications for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) until September 23, 2025. RACP grants are for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historic improvement projects. These projects, requiring a 50% match, must…
Pension Aid Amounts, Payment Date for 2025 Announced
The Office of Auditor General has released the 2025 Pension State Aid Unit Values. The adjusted unit value for 2025 is $6,285.7665 and the revised unit value is $6,665.6690. State aid will be transferred via ACH payment to municipalities on…
Funds Available to Replace or Retrofit Fleet Diesel-powered Vehicles
DEP has $23 million in funding from the Driving PA Forward Pennsylvania Freight Innovations in Transportation (PA-FIT) Grant Program for projects that will replace or retrofit fleet diesel-powered highway and nonroad vehicles, engines, and equipment. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to…
LCB Sends $2.4 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2.4 million in licensing fees to 1,357 municipalities in which the licensees are located. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $55 to $383,525 (Pittsburgh). Click here for the press release. Click here for a list of…
Pension Aid Amounts, Payment Date for 2025 Announced
The Office of Auditor General has released the 2025 Pension State Aid Unit Values. The adjusted unit value for 2025 is $6,285.7665 and the revised unit value is $6,665.6690. State aid will be transferred via ACH payment to municipalities on…
