Local government is not immune to fraud and theft, whether embezzlement or illegal use of township manpower, equipment, and supplies. By identifying risks, implementing best practices, and staying up to date on laws and ethics regulations, township officials can reduce […]

Mini Boot Camps Coming in March! If you have been appointed as a supervisor or staff member in the last year or since the 2021 election and are looking to get caught up on your new township responsibilities, join PSATS […]

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking Pennsylvanians for input on its stakeholder engagement process for developing two state plans until March 10. Follow-up meetings will be held March 16 to discuss the feedback. The State Digital Engagement Plan will […]

The state Department of Agriculture has added six counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 51 counties. Butler, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette, […]

To provide information on how the commonwealth is addressing the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and its impacts on Pennsylvania, PEMA has developed the Train Derailment Dashboard. The tool contains state and federal resources for people impacted by the train […]

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and equipment […]

The AARP Community Challenge provides grants to fund projects aimed at helping create livable communities for people of all ages. Townships are eligible to apply for funds across three grant categories and may apply for more than one opportunity:       Applications […]

After seven years, the Borough of Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County is no longer considered distressed under Act 47. The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced yesterday that it has terminated Mahanoy City’s distressed status due to improvements […]

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has scheduled outreach events at 17 locations across the state. These sessions will cover the various clean water programs implemented through funding provided by the State Revolving Fund. Programs include drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, […]

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (MHD-ZEV) Fleet pilot grants under the Driving PA Forward Program until March 1, 2023.    Townships that operate diesel-powered fleets may apply for funds to replace either […]