The Pennsylvania State Police recently issued guidance reminding businesses and establishments hosting skill game machines that they should remove them from the premises before the October 13 deadline established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The guidance states that “[s]imply powering…
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) recently updated the Disaster Recovery Assistance Program-Public Infrastructure (DRAP-PI) as required by Act 21 of 2026. The DRAP-PI program provides financial assistance to county and municipal governments after a qualifying disaster. After a disaster,…
PennDOT’s Innovation in Motion webinar series highlights the practices, tools, and technologies shaping the future of transportation in Pennsylvania. Each session highlights real-world applications of innovation, including how and where these solutions are being implemented, along with best practices, challenges…
Earlier this week, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the launch of Treasury’s new unclaimed property website: searchandclaimpa.gov. Upgrades to the system include: Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks, and can also include physical assets, such…
Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll announced the first funding round of $250 million to 79 Rapid Deployment Projects (RDP) across the state. Over the next 18 months, a total of $775 million from the Motor License Fund will be used for these RDPs to…
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced the availability of $3.5 million in funding through the newly launched Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) grant program. Local police departments can apply through October 21, 2026, for funding…
The USDA Office of Rural Development is soliciting for FY 2026 Circuit Rider Program: Technical Assistance for Rural Water Systems. This program provides technical assistance to rural water systems experiencing day-to-day operational, financial, or managerial issues. Townships and municipal authorities…
The state Department of Transportation has updated its PA Micromobility Information Sheet to make some clarifications between e-bikes, motorized pedalcycles, and motorcycles, including that the minimum age to operate these devices under Pennsylvania law is 16. Click here for a…
The Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of government are eligible to apply through November 30, 2026, for project costs between $25,000 and $1,000,000. This program requires…
PennDOT has announced that the funding round for the eastern region is now open for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunities. Funding rounds for the central and western portions of the state were recently opened: Eligible projects…
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