The Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program provides $1 billion in funding to expand middle-mile infrastructure, referring to the mid-section of internet infrastructure that carries large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. This program will increase the […]
PennDOT Phases in Newly-Designed Driver Licenses, ID Cards 
The state Department of Transportation has announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, it is updating the design and security features of driver license and identification card products. The program is being piloted at the Summerdale Driver License Center […]
PennDOT LTAP Build a Better Mousetrap Award 
South Manheim Township celebrated its road crew winning the PennDOT LTAP Build a Better Mousetrap Award and the national Innovative Project Award for its sidewinder during a public meeting in Schuylkill County. Each year, LTAP sponsors the awards which recognize innovative inventions,improvements, […]
Commonwealth to Distribute Iodide to Residents Near Nuclear Plants on 9/15 
The state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, September 15, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventative efforts in case […]
Commonwealth Continues to be Flush with Cash
In August 2022, the Commonwealth collected $2.9B in tax revenue. These tax collections exceeded projections by $63.8m, or 2.3%. To-date, the Commonwealth budget carries a $60.4m surplus.
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 14. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local […]
Homeland Security Applies for Cybersecurity Grants to Benefit Local Government; Asks Townships to Complete Brief Survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security (PAOHS) has announced a funding opportunity to address cybersecurity issues in the commonwealth. Federal grant funds will be made available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be released near the end of […]
Reminder: Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Available, Due October 3
Pennsylvania is receiving $5 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support mitigation against future damage from natural disaster. Properties covered by a National Flood Insurance Program policy that have sustained repetitive losses due to flooding are eligible for the […]
Rep. Pam Snyder Appointed Chair of Broadband Authority
Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) as the new chair of the recently established Pennsylvania Broadband Authority. As chair, Snyder will play a fundamental role in crafting a statewide broadband plan, as well as distributing state and […]
LCB Sends $2.2 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2.2 million in licensing fees to 1,359 municipalities in which the licensees are located. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $25 to $359,875 (Pittsburgh). This marks the full return of the […]
