Yesterday’s Morning News incorrectly stated that PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund grant is now accepting applications. That was incorrect; it is DCED. The corrected announcement is below. We apologize for any confusion:
CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is now accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund. Townships are eligible to apply until July 31 through DCED’s online single application for assistance. Transportation projects from $100,000 to $3 million are eligible. This opportunity is separate from PennDOT’s Multimodal Program. …
PennDOT Now Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Grant
PennDOT is now accepting applications for Multimodal Transportation Funding Grants until July 31. The MTF program provides grants to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system for Pennsylvania residents. Eligible projects include coordinating local land use with transportation assets, such as traffic impact mitigation and development…
Natural Gas Production Report Shows Growth in Drilling, Average Price
The Independent Fiscal Offices fourth quarter 2025 Natural Gas Production Report was released, which shows a growth of 3.4% in new production volume for the quarter compared to 2024 and a full-year production growth of 5.1% in volume over the prior year. More importantly, the growth in new…
Shapiro Announces New PA Sites Awards
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the third round of grant awardees for the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program to build shovel-ready industrial sites across the Commonwealth. $31 million was awarded for seven projects to developers or economic development organizations. Five…
Reminder: 2026 Build a Better Mousetrap Innovation Challenge Accepting Applications
Do you have a new idea for addressing a common problem? A unique reuse or repurpose for older equipment? Want to show off a unique process that saves time or money? PA Local Technical Advisory Program (LTAP) is looking for innovations that municipal employees or road crews designed,…
Game Commission Monitoring Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. The Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to respond to the outbreak, and is asking…
Reminder: PennDOT Traffic Safety Survey Available Through February 28
The state Department of Transportation is seeking input from Pennsylvanians on traffic safety and driving behaviors through an anonymous online survey that takes about five minutes to complete and will be available through February 28. The survey will help inform PennDOT on actions that…
DEP Grants Available for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles, Retrofits
DEP is accepting applications for the 2026 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program. Townships are eligible to apply, and are considered priority applicants, for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (including electric, compressed or liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, and other advanced…
Could Your Auditors Use Some Good Guidance? On-Demand Virtual Class Available
If your auditors are confused about their roles or could use some guidance on their responsibilities and role in the annual audit, PSATS has an On-Demand virtual class available, the ABCs for Elected Auditors. Help them avoid the rumors and misunderstandings…
