Townships can now access resources to help combat the threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse. The new resources grew out of a January hearing held by the Senate Communications and Technology and Senate Local Government committees that focused on cybersecurity threats…
The state Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police have begun enforcement of the newly revised and now permanent statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program. Cameras record motorists exceeding speed limits by 11…
The state Department of Transportation has released $467.2 million in 2024 liquid fuels funds to all municipalities that filed the required paperwork. For 2024, the final population factor is $17.9662 per person and the mileage factor is $3,188.0077 per mile. Total…
People tend to trust their local government more than the state or federal ones because local government is more responsive and “more customizable … to the needs of the community,” PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko told Spotlight PA in a…
Thinking about registering for the 2024 PSATS Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show but haven’t gotten around to it? Don’t wait! Register by March 25 to get the discounted rate. Where else can you get 3½ days of 80-plus workshops,…
Now past the midpoint in the state fiscal year, the Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for February. The state collected $2.77 billion in general fund revenues for February, 4.1% above the IFO’s official estimate, driven…
The state Department of Health and Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s initiative, WalkWorks, is accepting applications to advance active transportation in the state. Townships are eligible to apply for grants and technical assistance to help with the development of Active Transportation Plans…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for FY2024 of the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. This program provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Townships with no more than 20,000 residents according…
The March 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! The issue includes insight from township engineers and solicitors on their roles as municipal consultants. In an exclusive accompanying video, a township engineer discusses the various responsibilities engineers have in…
Each year, PENNVEST holds outreach sessions to help educate local governments on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects. Both in-person and virtual events provide attendees with a wide range of information about funding and tools to gain…
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