The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for March. The state collected $6.28 billion in general fund revenues for March, 5% above the IFO’s official estimate, driven by higher-than-expected gross receipts tax collections. Fiscal year-to-date revenues […]

Township secretaries and managers should note that the American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is still due by April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds will need to complete this report, […]

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has grant funding to support the recruitment of new full-time law enforcement officers throughout the commonwealth. This solicitation is open to local law enforcement agencies to support Act 120 mandatory training and recruitment […]

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for funding under the ReConnect Program. A total of $700 million is available via grants, loans, and grant/loan combinations through this program. Townships are eligible to apply through May 21, 2024, to facilitate broadband […]

Township secretaries and managers should note that the American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is due by April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds will need to complete this report, even […]

The state Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on its winter services through an online survey. The survey is available through April 17 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.   The 16-question survey asks participants about their […]

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority will host a live webinar on the BEAD Challenge process on Friday, March 29  from 10 to 11 a.m. The BEAD challenge process allows a local government, nonprofit, or broadband service provider to challenge a determination made as […]

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has available funds through the COVID-19 ARPA Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program, which offers $45 million in competitive grants for community projects to construct, acquire, or improve open-to-the-public facilities. Townships are eligible to apply through April 20, 2024.       Eligible […]

45 years ago today was the nation’s first and last major nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island. Since that time, there have been significantly more catastrophic bridge failures and we still use bridges. Maintenance and training are the keys […]

The April 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! The April issue features insight from various boards, commissions, committees, and other staff and volunteer positions that help townships provide the services that residents need and want. The issue also […]