The Independent Fiscal Office estimates that the 2023 natural gas impact fees will total $174 million, 37.6% lower than 2022. The primary reason is a much lower average annual price of natural gas compared to 2022. In addition, wells are…
Townships Receive Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement
Several townships found out they will receive funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to help hire more police officers. This is part of an announcement that grant funds will hire and train an estimated 225 vacant law…
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
The state Department of Transportation has announced that Round 1A of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) is open for online proposal submissions. Fifty-six projects in 37 counties were selected in Round 1, totaling $34.8 million in funding to expand…
Commonwealth Certifies 2023 Municipal Election Results
The Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt certified the official results of the 2023 municipal election yesterday. Click here for the press release.
2024 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show
By now, you or your township should have received the registration guide for the 2024 PSATS Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show scheduled for April 14-17 in Hershey. The PSATS annual conference is the state’s premier local government educational…
New Castle Exits Distressed Status
After 16 years, the City of New Castle in Lawrence County is no longer considered distressed under Act 47. The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced yesterday that it has terminated New Castle’s distressed status due to its effective use…
Happy 236th Birthday, Pennsylvania!
On Dec. 12, 1787, the Pennsylvania Legislature ratified the U.S. Constitution by a vote of 46-23 and became the second state in the United States.
PA Gas Tax to Decrease in 2024
The state Department of Revenue posted its annual notice for the gas tax rates for 2024. The tax will decrease for 2024 as the 2023 average wholesale price for all grades of gasoline and diesel fuel was $2.84 per gallon,…
Applications for RACP Now Being Accepted, Application Process Streamlined
Applications are being accepted for the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) until January 12. This commonwealth reimbursement grant program provides financial assistance for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, and historical improvement projects. Projects that can normally…
Reminder: Dam Safety Projects Applications Due 12/19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the availability of the $7.5 billion Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). This program will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance toward safety projects to maintain, upgrade, and repair non-federally owned dams identified…
