The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority recently released several resource documents to help local officials submit bulk data challenges for incorrect information on the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband map, as well as how to submit bulk data to the Authority or…
Townships Receive Law Enforcement Grants
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $170 million in grant awards to over 220 law enforcement agencies throughout the commonwealth through two new programs designed to improve community safety and support local law enforcement. Township police departments throughout the state received funding…
PA Unemployment Rate Remains at 4%
The state Department of Labor and Industry announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for November remained at 4.0%, a record low for the commonwealth in recent years. The national unemployment rate also remained at 3.7% in November. Click here for the press release.
Reminder: Applications for Boating Facility Grants Due 12/30
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is offering Boating Facility Grants to help communities capitalize on the surge in boating activity. Townships and other municipalities may apply for these grants, as well as certain nonprofits, by December 30. The program is…
Farm Show Town Hall Slated on State of PA Agriculture
Township officials are invited to participate in a Farm Show town hall on the state of Pennsylvania agriculture. The conversation will take place January 10 at 3:30 p.m. Farm Show attendees can participate in-person in the Susquehanna Room, while virtual…
Fed Hike Interest Rates To Highest Level in 15 Years
The U.S. Federal Reserve once again increased its short-term interest rate, this time by half a percentage point to a targeted range between 4.25% and 4.5%. This is the highest rate in 15 years. Officials indicated that they expect to keep…
Reminder: Deadline 12/21 for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Grant Funding
Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $205.4 million of commonwealth American Rescue Plan Act funds to the H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects Program and $105.6 million to the Pa. Small Water and Sewer Program. Applications…
Grants Available for Culvert Replacement That Allow Fish Passage
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law appropriated funds to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Aquatic Organism Passage Program under the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program. Up to $196 million is available in this round of funding. Townships are eligible…
Shapiro Picks Rock Lititz for Inaugural Gala
The Shapiro Inaugural Committee has selected Rock Lititz in Lancaster County as the site of their Inaugural Gala following his swearing in Ceremonies in Harrisburg. This will be the first ever usage of this facility for Inaugural activities for a…
12-Month Inflation Rate Increases by Smallest Amount Since December
The Consumer Price Index rose only 0.1% in November, after increasing by 0.4% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the “all items” index increased 7.1% before seasonal adjustment, down from 7.7% for October. …
