Townships interested in developing a Local Climate Action Program can apply to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s free technical assistance and training program. The program matches local governments with college students to develop greenhouse gas inventories and climate action […]
Reminder: DEP Accepting Applications for Grant Programs Until June 25
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for several grant programs until June 25: Growing Greener Plus Grants Program: Townships are eligible to apply. Priority areas include those that reduce nonpoint source pollution, especially nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment pollution […]
2020 Impact Fee Collections Released in IFO Report
A report released yesterday by the Independent Fiscal Office contains the actual impact fee collections for 2020, a significant portion of which will be released to impacted townships by July 2021. Public Utility Commission reported revenues are $146.3 million for […]
Pennsylvania Remains at 13th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 139 million people have been fully vaccinated, 53% of the adult population and 75.6% of those age 65 or older. The commonwealth […]
Reminder for PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust Members
The PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust (UC Trust) is preparing for the transition to Pennsylvania’s new UC Benefits website, (BENEFITS.UC.PA.GOV), which went live yesterday, June 8. To ensure a smooth transition, the UC Trust is asking members designate Interstate Tax […]
NEW Treasury Updates ARP FAQs
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include clarifications about calculating revenue loss; costs incurred by households and businesses prior to March […]
DCED Broadband Program Accepting Applications
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for $5 million in Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Grants. While only non-governmental entities may apply, townships can encourage broadband providers or other non-governmental entities to apply for grants […]
Reminder: Use Final Allocation Numbers Released Last Week When Applying for ARP
When completing your application for the American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance, please be sure to use the final allocation numbers that DCED released on June 2. Note that […]
Good News: PSATS Town Hall Full House! Better News: It Was Recorded!
500 registrants maxed out our capacity for yesterday’s Town Hall on the ARP application process. If you missed PSATS and state Department of Community and Economic Development staff in yesterday’s Virtual Town Hall on the American Rescue Plan (ARP), a recording […]
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Releases Agenda for Upcoming Meeting
The agenda for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Damage Prevention Committee is available for its June 8 meeting, which will be held virtually. The committee reviews alleged violations of the Pennsylvania One Call Law and determines the appropriate response, including warning letters, mandatory training, or fines. The incidents on the agenda occurred […]
