On June 15, a divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in In re Three Pennsylvania Skill Games Devices that “skill games” are subject to the Gaming Act and Crimes Code. The Court’s ruling stated that it was not the Court that declared “skill games”…
PennDOT Accepting Public Comment on Proposed Funding for State and Local Transportation Projects Until 6/30
The state Department of Transportation is encouraging Pennsylvanians to review and comment on the draft 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2027 STIP is a list of projects identified for federal, state, local and private funding over a four-year period and can be viewed by county. The comment period will remain open…
PUC Announces Annual Impact Fee Distributions for Townships
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced that it collected $243.9 million in natural gas impact fees for calendar year 2025, which will be distributed in early July. Counties and municipalities directly affected by drilling will receive $133.8 million of these funds. To find your township’s distribution, click here and…
DGS to Auction 275 Vehicles Tomorrow, 6/16
The state Department of General Services will auction approximately 275 vehicles on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. Included in this month’s lineup are retired state police vehicles, 4-wheel-drive SUVs, pickups, and utility vehicles from such brands as Chevrolet, Ford,…
PHMC Awards Historic Preservation Grants
As part of the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission recently announced just over $2.2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 38 entities, including three townships. The commission awarded grants from a highly competitive pool of 115 applications. Keystone Historic…
Reminder: FHWA 536 Form Due June 15 for All Municipalities
Township officials are reminded that the FHWA 536 Form is due June 15 and can be completed online at the FHWA 536 website. Questions, requests for assistance, and any instances of being locked out of the report, can be directed to the…
Reminder: DEP Growing Greener, Watershed Planning Grant Applications Due 6/22
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for funding under the Growing Greener Plus Grants Program and the Watershed Planning and Restoration Grants Program. Both opportunities intend to improve and protect water from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities, abandoned mine drainage (AMD),…
PennDOT Accepting Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grant Applications
PennDOT is accepting applications for the 2026 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program until June 30, 2026. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) projects; and…
2025 Natural Gas Impact Fees Collected Up 48% Over Prior Year
The Independent Fiscal Office released a report on the calendar year 2025 natural gas impact fee that will be distributed in July 2026. According to the report, the Public Utility Commission has collected $243.9 million for the 2025 calendar year, $79.3 million (48%) more than 2024 and the highest since…
Percent Change in Pennsylvania Municipalities
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2025 estimates of the total population by municipality using administrative records. The Pennsylvania State Data Center prepared a brief of Pennsylvania’s changes. 988 municipalities in PA increased population between 2020 and July 1, 2025, 43 municipalities had…
