The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) recently made a presentation to the Transportation Advisory Committee on a proposed retail delivery fee based on similar legislation enacted in Colorado. The fee in Colorado applies to any retail sale of personal property subject to sales…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced grant and loan awards of $222.2 million for 31 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 21 counties. The projects include replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, and reducing environmental…
The Internal Revenue Service will provide guidance and transition relief for tax year 2025 for employers subject to new reporting requirements and taxpayers claiming the deduction for overtime pay. The new deduction and W-2 reporting requirements do apply to the 2025 tax year. Employers…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is accepting applications for Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants to local governments with the preservation of historically valuable original documents. Townships are eligible to apply through August 1, 2025 for projects up to $5,000, and no…
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is now accepting applications for Round Two of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through August 1, 2025. These grants will provide high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvanians at affordable rates. Local governments, public…
In a recent OOR blog post, Office of Open Records (OOR) Executive Director Liz Wagenseller outlined some of the risks to requestors using artificial intelligence (AI) in crafting a Right-to-Know request, appeal, or submission to the OOR. Of note, Wagenseller explains that AI tools…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released the 2025 Summer Readiness Overviews submitted by the commonwealth’s major electric distribution companies and the regional electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, LLC. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the summer of 2025 is forecast…
Video recordings from past Senate session days are now available on the General Assembly’s website for the first time. Session videos are available back to the first date of the 2025-26 legislative session, January 7, 2025. To view past sessions,…
The Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program is a new program designed to provide immediate and targeted assistance to local governments responding to housing needs following natural or human-caused disasters. Townships can apply throughout the year. Eligible uses include emergency shelters, including construction,…
This essential guide for township officials is a “must-have” comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. Beyond the Code includes answers to frequently asked questions, checklists, tips, and shortcuts to…
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