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Shapiro Economic Development Plan for PA to be unveiled today!
Recognizing the importance of local government, and knowing the state won’t be able to act alone and be successful, the Shapiro Administration is unveiling it’s long-term economic development strategic plan today. The governor acknowledges that successful states and regions recognize…
PennDOT Awards $13 Million in ARLE Grants
The state Department of Transportation has announced that it will distribute approximately $13 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to 35 municipalities statewide to fund 39 safety projects. Grant funding is supplied by fines from red light violations…
Entries to PSATS’ Award Programs Due Wednesday, January 31!
Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by Wednesday, January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards Award winners will be presented at the 2024 Annual Conference…
Shapiro Previews Budget Proposal on Ambulance Funding
The governor’s budget address is scheduled for next Tuesday and Gov. Josh Shapiro has begun announcing a few of these proposals. Last week Shapiro announced plans to propose a $30 million increase for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding in the 2024-2025 state…
Records Care Q&A with PA State Archivists
Township administrators and officials interested in learning more about caring for records are invited to join archivists from the Pennsylvania State Archives for a live question-and-answer session via Zoom on Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. The event is free…
PENNVEST Grants for Water Infrastructure, Remediation
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that $194.3 million is being awarded for 28 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The projects include replacing lead or other corrosive pipes, rehabilitating…
Reminder: Township Reports Due January 31
Township officials are reminded that the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click here. For more information on PennDOT forms, click here. For more information on federal tax forms, click here.
READY Local Governments Training and Funding Program
The Appalachian Regional Commission has opened READY Local Governments, a no-cost, nine-week training program taking place in spring 2024. This program will provide expert guidance and funding opportunities to help local governments in the Appalachian Region better apply for, manage, and…
Reminder: PennDOT Seeking Submissions for ‘Build a Better Mousetrap’ Award
The state Department of Transportation and PSATS are accepting submissions for Pennsylvania municipalities for the annual Build a Better Mousetrap competition until March 1. The award is for solutions that employees have designed, built, or adapted that innovated maintenance, equipment,…
Applications Accepted for Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced the availability of funds through the COVID-19 ARPA Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program, which offers $45 million in competitive grants for community projects to construct, acquire, or improve open-to-the-public facilities. Townships are eligible to apply through…
