The monthly economic update from the state  Independent Fiscal Office focuses on Pennsylvania fuel prices reaching the highest level on record. Data for the first two weeks of June show the average weekly price of regular gasoline for the Central…

The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 2,264 acres on 32 farms in 18 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. The newly preserved farms are in Berks,…

The state Department of General Services will auction more than 280 heavy equipment items from the state Department of Transportation during an online auction that begins Monday, June 20, at noon and ends Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. The…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has clarified that American Rescue Plan are not subject to the Buy America preference in section 70914 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This determination is based on the programs being authorized…

Make Sure Your Township Has the Earliest Access to Salary Survey Results!   Be sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by June 30 to ensure the earliest access to…

While attractive as consumers, it is impossible to maintain roads and bridges without funding, especially given the higher inflationary cost of road maintenance, supplies and equipment. The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) and PSATS are opposing a federal…

The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2022 Automated Red Light Enforcement Funding Program (ARLE) until June 30, 2022. Grants through this program may be used for a range of safety and mobility projects. The program will…

The newest research brief from the Independent Fiscal Office provides a detailed overview of Pennsylvania’s gas tax. The report examines historical growth, adjustments, and future expectations for the source of Liquid Fuels funds. Click here for more.  

The U.S. Treasury Department released an updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the American Rescue Plan funds. Of note, the revised document expands on reporting requirements for broadband projects, including specific details on technology used, areas served, and types of…