The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website to provide details on its new quarantine and isolation guidance. Individuals who come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 and have received all recommended vaccine doses and […]
CDC, FDA Expand Booster Eligibility
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have expanded the list of those eligible to receive booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12 and older who received their second dose of one of these […]
Commonwealth Awards Grants to 11 Planning Projects
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of 11 projects to receive grants through the Municipal Assistance Program to help with planning for zoning and updating of comprehensive plans. Click here for details, including a list of the winning projects.
Census Bureau Now Accepting Challenges to 2020 Results
The U.S. Census Bureau is accepting requests by local officials to review their official 2020 Census housing counts for potential processing errors in its 2020 Census Count Question Resolution Operation. Through the formal review process, the bureau ensures that housing […]
Unemployment Fraud Victims Get Taxed, Too?
Some unemployment fraud victims may get a 1099G form from the Commonwealth to pay taxes on unemployment assistance. The state Department of Labor and Industry wants to prevent any income that you did not receive, or file for, from being reported as […]
State Revenues Approaching $2 Billion Over Estimates
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released December 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $3.8 billion in December and were 17.2% higher than estimates. The overage was primarily due to stronger-than-anticipated collections for the corporate net […]
Happy Organization Meeting Day!
Welcome new supervisors. Your term of office officially began at 12:01AM!
Firefighting Grants Available from FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) applications until February 4, 2022. This program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations to help them increase or maintain […]
$70 Million in Park and Recreation Grants Awarded
The Wolf Administration announced $70 million in grant awards for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. Many townships across the commonwealth will receive a portion of this funding for projects […]
Opioid Settlement Deadline Extended for Eligible Municipalities
The Attorney General has a proposed settlement with opioid distributors Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, and opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. This settlement offers the opportunity for Pennsylvania and its more populated local governments to receive more than $1 billion to address the ongoing opioid crisis […]
