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Final Wolf Budget Address Live Tomorrow
Unlike last year when Governor Tom Wolf chose to deliver a video budget address due to COVID-19 concerns, the governor is scheduled to return to the House chamber to speak in person beginning at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 8. The…
Legislative Redistricting Commission Approves State House, Senate Maps
On Friday, the 2021 Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment approved the Final Reapportionment Plan for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate. Click here to view the final maps. Appeals muse be filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court by March 6.
DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is now accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities. Applications…
Reminder: Minimum Training Requirements for New CDL Drivers
Beginning today, all persons who apply to obtain their first CDL Class A or Class B license (or who applies for an upgrade to a higher class of CDL, or an S, P, or H endorsement for the first time)…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Slow for Third Week in a Row
New case rates of COVID-19 dropped for the third week in a row to 50,789, or a 34% drop compared to the prior week. The commonwealth dropped to 45th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Alaska, Tennessee, and Mississippi now…
Homeowner Assistance Program Now Open
Homeowners struggling with mortgage payments or other housing expenses due to COVID-19 pandemic-related financial hardships may apply for relief if their household income is at or below 150% of the area median income. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has $350…
Shapiro Calls for Police and First Responder Funding
Atty. Gen. Josh Shapiro has asked the legislature to take action to help alleviate staffing shortages in police and emergency services and help communities provide public safety services. Shapiro’s plan includes: Expansion of Act 89 funding for the Municipal Police…
Wolf Proposes $1.7 Billion Plan to Spend State’s ARP Funds
A week before Gov. Tom Wolf is scheduled to deliver his budget address, he has announced his proposal to spend the state’s American Rescue Plan funds. The plan was met with mixed reviews. He asks the legislature to fund the…
Happy Groundhog Day!
There is no shortage of weather guessers and this morning another rodent entered the fray for his annual appearance. Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow and projected 6 more weeks of winter and bad news for township winter maintenance budgets.
Updated PSATS American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet Now Available
As a member service, PSATS has updated its American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet to incorporate the latest guidance under the U.S. Treasury’s Final Rule. It includes the new option to take a standard allowance of up to $10 million for…
