In a recent OOR blog post, Office of Open Records (OOR) Executive Director Liz Wagenseller outlined some of the risks to requestors using artificial intelligence (AI) in crafting a Right-to-Know request, appeal, or submission to the OOR. Of note, Wagenseller explains that AI tools…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released the 2025 Summer Readiness Overviews submitted by the commonwealth’s major electric distribution companies and the regional electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, LLC. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the summer of 2025 is forecast…
Video recordings from past Senate session days are now available on the General Assembly’s website for the first time. Session videos are available back to the first date of the 2025-26 legislative session, January 7, 2025. To view past sessions,…
The Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program is a new program designed to provide immediate and targeted assistance to local governments responding to housing needs following natural or human-caused disasters. Townships can apply throughout the year. Eligible uses include emergency shelters, including construction,…
This essential guide for township officials is a “must-have” comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. Beyond the Code includes answers to frequently asked questions, checklists, tips, and shortcuts to…
Want To Be a Speaker at PA’s Largest Municipal Event! Calling for Workshop Proposals: 2026 PSATS Educational Conference & Exhibit ShowPSATS is now accepting proposals for workshop presentations at the 2026 PSATS Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, taking place April…
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund. Townships are eligible to apply until July 31, 2025, for grants toward transportation projects from $100,000 to $3 million. Please note, this opportunity is separate from PennDOT’s…
During the first six months of 2025, DEP reports it has reviewed and acted on 19,977 permits. The permit backlog has been reduced by 98% since November 2023, decreasing the backlog from over 2,400 permit applications to fewer than 50….
On July 4, 2025, H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, bringing changes to the tax landscape. While there are many items specific to individual filing deductions and savings, townships may be especially interested in the following:
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program 2025 guidelines are now available! This program provides funding for transportation alternatives projects, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes…
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