The state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, September 15, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventative efforts in case…
Commonwealth Continues to be Flush with Cash
In August 2022, the Commonwealth collected $2.9B in tax revenue. These tax collections exceeded projections by $63.8m, or 2.3%. To-date, the Commonwealth budget carries a $60.4m surplus.
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 14. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local…
Homeland Security Applies for Cybersecurity Grants to Benefit Local Government; Asks Townships to Complete Brief Survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security (PAOHS) has announced a funding opportunity to address cybersecurity issues in the commonwealth. Federal grant funds will be made available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be released near the end of…
Reminder: Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Available, Due October 3
Pennsylvania is receiving $5 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support mitigation against future damage from natural disaster. Properties covered by a National Flood Insurance Program policy that have sustained repetitive losses due to flooding are eligible for the…
Rep. Pam Snyder Appointed Chair of Broadband Authority
Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) as the new chair of the recently established Pennsylvania Broadband Authority. As chair, Snyder will play a fundamental role in crafting a statewide broadband plan, as well as distributing state and…
LCB Sends $2.2 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2.2 million in licensing fees to 1,359 municipalities in which the licensees are located. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $25 to $359,875 (Pittsburgh). This marks the full return of the…
ARP Deposit Now Scheduled for September 9
As we announced Tuesday, the final payment of the American Rescue Plan funds will occur this week. However, as a minor update, these deposits are now scheduled for Friday, September 9. This will be a combined amount to include the…
FHWA Form 536 Due to PennDOT by September 15
Townships are reminded that FHWA Form 536 is due to the state Department of Transportation by September 15. Click here to access the website for data entry. Please enter information for 2021. Detailed instructions are available under “Help.” Contact Kristen…
Commonwealth Accepting Fire/EMS Grant Applications Until October 21
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is now accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 21. Written instructions and guidelines for the 2022-2023 program are now available at www.osfc.pa.gov. All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue…
