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Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Funds Awarded
Yesterday, the state Department of Transportation announced the second round of conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding, which will be used for the installation of electric charging facilities in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia (the only municipality) was joined on the…
Broadband Authority Unveils Broadband Ready Designation, Schedules April 8 Webinar
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has unveiled its Broadband Ready Communities (BBRC) Program. The Authority stated that the intent of the new program is to help reduce procedural, policy, and permitting barriers to broadband deployment at the municipal level and to…
Next is Pennsylvania Local Government Week!
Local Government Week is just around the corner, running from April 8th to 14th, and it’s a unique opportunity to engage with your residents, raise awareness, and foster appreciation for the essential work local governments do. As part of this…
Federal EPA Mandates More Fuel-Efficient Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, including those used for municipal vehicles. Designed to promote the production and sale of electric and hybrid heavy-duty vehicles, the new standards will take effect gradually for some classes of…
Order “Beyond the Code” by Friday, Pick Up at Conference
This essential guide for township officials is a must-have comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. It has helpful guidance as well as some checklists, tips, and shortcuts…
PUC Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due April 15
Townships that received natural gas impact fees from Act 13 of 2012 in 2023 must report to the Public Utility Commission on the use of these funds. The Unconventional Gas Well Fund Usage Report (called Spending Report in the portal)…
State Collections Above Estimates for March
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for March. The state collected $6.28 billion in general fund revenues for March, 5% above the IFO’s official estimate, driven by higher-than-expected gross receipts tax collections. Fiscal year-to-date revenues…
Second Notice: ARPA Confusing Notice
Township secretaries and managers should note that the American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is still due by April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds will need to complete this report,…
Reminder: $14 Million Available to Support Law Enforcement Recruitment Until 4/8
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has grant funding to support the recruitment of new full-time law enforcement officers throughout the commonwealth. This solicitation is open to local law enforcement agencies to support Act 120 mandatory training and recruitment…
USDA Broadband Facilities Funding Available
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for funding under the ReConnect Program. A total of $700 million is available via grants, loans, and grant/loan combinations through this program. Townships are eligible to apply through May 21, 2024, to facilitate broadband…
