America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Join the celebration by approving a sample commemorative resolution (should you choose). Click here for a copy of the commemorative America250PA resolution. …
On the final day of the PSATS 2022 Annual Conference in Hershey, PA, delegates heard from gubernatorial candidates at a forum. All candidates were invited and attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance. The candidates were asked questions…
$30.5 million in Recycling Development and Implementation Grants were awarded to 157 county and municipal governments for recycling collections and education, as well as leaf litter pickup. Many townships were recipients of these grants. To learn more, and to view…
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced in the April 16, 2022, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin that several grant programs will be accepting applications: Growing Greener Plus Grants Program: Applications will be accepted beginning tomorrow, April 22, through…
Gov. Tom Wolf and Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian have announced the approval of funding for 64 projects to improve transportation alternatives and enhance mobility and public accessibility across the state, 43 of which are funded through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Yesterday’s access issues with the U.S. Treasury Department’s American Rescue Plan Reporting and Compliance Portal appear to have been resolved. Treasury’s portal can be reached at the following link: https://portal.treasury.gov/compliance. Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to access the…
The state Department of Environmental Protection’s 2022 Black Fly Suppression Program is now underway. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,700 stream miles in 36 counties through September 2022. Black flies interfere with the enjoyment of outdoor…
April is National Safe Digging Month, and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding anyone involved in excavation projects of the importance of calling 811 before beginning a project and allowing three business days for facility owners to locate and…
Pennsylvania has been awarded $2.88 million to support rural public schools, roads, and other municipal services through the federal Secure Rural Schools Program. The funds will be received by communities in the Allegheny National Forest. A portion of these funds…
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 purchases directly…
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