At the midpoint in the state fiscal year, the Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for January. The state collected $3.9 billion in general fund revenues for January, 0.8% below the IFO’s official estimate, driven by a…

It’s GroundHog Day and Pennsylvania’s prognosticator from Punxsutawney did not see his shadow (despite all the TV lights?) and legend suggests that means we are in for an early spring!  Good news for township road crews, we hope! Additional confirmation…

As reported earlier this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his 10-year strategic plan for economic development, which focused on transforming Pennsylvania and making the state more competitive. The governor’s plan focuses on agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and…

The Federal Reserve this week said no to reducing interest rates leaving them at the current level but hinted about possible reductions later in the year. At the same time, mortgage rates dropped a little from last week based on…

The state Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the availability of $379.4 million in grant funding, with up to $10.4 million for Pennsylvania, for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program…

Protect Your Municipality from Cyberattacks with PSATS Cyber Advantage Cyberattacks are on the rise, and local governments are not immune. In fact, municipalities are one of the most common targets for ransomware attacks. These attacks can cripple operations, steal sensitive data, and…

The February 2024 edition of the Township News includes advice from township secretaries, managers, and administrators on their roles and responsibilities and the importance of continuing education. In an exclusive accompanying video, a township manager and township secretary share their thoughts on…

Recognizing the importance of local government, and knowing the state won’t be able to act alone and be successful, the Shapiro Administration is unveiling it’s long-term economic development strategic plan today.  The governor acknowledges that successful states and regions recognize…

The state Department of Transportation has announced that it will distribute approximately $13 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to 35 municipalities statewide to fund 39 safety projects. Grant funding is supplied by fines from red light violations…

Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by Wednesday, January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards Award winners will be presented at the 2024 Annual Conference…