The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced May 12 as the start date for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which will help make broadband more affordable by providing a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible…
PennDOT Releases Updated Transportation Funding Study for Public Input
The state Department of Transportation is exploring sustainable transportation funding options and has released a revised version of its PennDOT Pathways Program, which contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation funding gap. The revised document provides additional…
Commonwealth COVID-19 Enforcement Update
The following COVID-19 mitigation enforcement reports were released this week. The Pennsylvania State Police did not release an enforcement report. Pa. Department of State: For the week of April 18, the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation performed 460 inspections of licensed…
IFO Monthly Report Shows Stimulus Driving Lottery, Gaming Revenues
The Independent Fiscal Office posted a monthly economic update featuring a report on record lottery sales and gaming revenues, driven by economic stimulus payments. Internet gaming and video gaming terminal posted the highest revenues to date. Click here to read the report.
Reminder: Applications for Wildfire Grants Due May 13
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires until May 13 at 4 p.m. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer…
PennDOT Asking for Public Feedback on Automated Vehicles
The state Department of Transportation is surveying Pennsylvanians to better understand their perception and knowledge of automated vehicles. The survey is being done in partnership with the state Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee, and asks for participants understanding of the…
Pennsylvanians Passes 8 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
Just over two weeks since Pennsylvania made everyone 16 and older eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the commonwealth has now administered 8.1 million vaccine doses and nearly 48% of eligible Pennsylvanians have received at least a first dose. More…
REAL ID Effective Date Delayed Until May 3, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Department cited the pandemic’s impact on states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant…
CDC Updates Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. Township officials should note that Pennsylvania’s mask order automatically incorporates updated CDC guidance on masking. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose…
FCC Collecting Broadband Experiences, Speed App Data
The Federal Communications Commission is collecting broadband information from consumers to create maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, or lack of access. By reaching out to consumers, the FCC believes it can build more accurate maps that show…
