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Pa. COVID-19 Case Counts Up, Hospitalizations Down
64,229 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week in Pennsylvania, an increase of 22% compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,954,488. The commonwealth dropped to 18th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with…
Having Issues with U.S. Treasury Portal for American Rescue Plan?
As we reported last week, township officials may access the new U.S. Treasury Portal for the American Rescue Plan through Login.gov, which will be used to file required reports for the American Rescue Plan funds. Note that you will use…
Population growth sinks to record low in US
For the first time, international migration surpassed natural increases that come from births outnumbering deaths. There was a net increase of nearly 245,000 residents from international migration but only about 148,000 from new births outnumbering deaths. Click here for more.
PSATS Calendar Is On Its Way!
The 2022 PSATS Calendar is in the mail! This member service provides critical dates to remember for official state filings, PSATS events, and various educational opportunities. In addition, the 2022 calendar recognizes our hard-working township public works crews who work…
Reminder: Newly Elected, Reelected Township Officials Must Take Oath of Office
Before assuming the duties of office, newly elected and re-elected township supervisors and other elected township officials must take an oath of office. This oath must be administered by a judge, district magistrate, or notary and filed with the township…
2022 Bid, Quote Limits Set
The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2022 bid limits in the December 18, 2021, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2022, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will…
2022 IRS Mileage Rates Announced
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2022 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle. The 2022 rate will be 58.5 cents per mile. A township board of supervisors may establish a mileage rate for use of…
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Slow
52,517 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week in Pennsylvania, a decrease of 10% compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,890,259. The commonwealth ranks 13th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Rhode…
PA Unemployment Rate Dropped to 5.7% in November
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for November was 5.7%, down from 6% in October, while the national unemployment rate is 4.2%. Click here for more.
Agriculture Announces 30 More Farms Preserved
The state Department of Agriculture announced that 2,569 acres on 30 farms in 18 counties have now been preserved from future development, investing more than $7.2 million in state, county, and township dollars. This year alone, 14,397 acres of farmland…
