The state Department of Revenue is retiring its e-TIDES system at the end of November 2022 and moving their services to the new online portal: myPATH. Of note, this means that the following filings will be moved to this new…
EEOC Updates “Know Your Rights” Poster
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new “Know Your Rights” poster October 19. It replaces the “EEO is the Law” poster and includes information on harassment and discrimination, as well as a QR code for faster access…
PennDOT Grant Alerts – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
PennDOT created a Grant Alerts Page for competitive grant programs offered under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The BIL provides approximately $550 billion in new federal infrastructure investments. This law includes many grant opportunities across a wide range of programs, including: …
Governor Wolf Clears Desk
Gov. Tom Wolf cleared his desk yesterday of all pending legislation signing 66 of 67 bills passed by the legislature. See the legislative section below for a list of all of the acts that affect townships. Acts 104 and 155…
Correction: Issues with Webinar Link Published in Yesterday’s Edition of the MN
We apologize with the technical issues with the link for the November 9 webinar, which will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., on new water, sewer, and stormwater grant funding made available through commonwealth American Rescue Plan Act funds….
Fed Raises Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve once again increased its short-term interest rate, this time by 0.75%. Chair Jerome Powell indicated that additional future rate hikes should be expected as it works to slow inflation. While this interest rate hike raises the cost…
Private Planned Communities Cannot Impose Lifetime Bans on Sex Offenders
In Lake Naomi Club, Inc. v. Rosado, ___ A.3d ___, 2022 WL __________ (Pa.Cmwlth. Nov. 2, 2022), the Commonwealth Court ruled that private communities cannot enforce restrictive covenants that prohibit lifetime registered sex offenders from residing within the community because…
Statewide Active Transportation Summit: Bikes & Beyond
The Statewide Active Transportation Summit: Bikes & Beyond will be held Saturday, November 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. This event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Bicycle South Central PA,…
State Revenues Exceed Projections Yet Again
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released October 2022 revenue reports. The state collected $1.3 billion in October, the fourth month of the fiscal year, 9.7% above IFO’s official estimate. Fiscal year-to-date general fund collections total $12.9…
Webinar Scheduled for New Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Grant Funding
A webinar will be held November 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. on new water, sewer, and stormwater grant funding made available through commonwealth American Rescue Plan Act funds. This includes the H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and…
