Scheduled for tomorrow, February 8, from noon to 1 p.m. This practical drop-in session will cover the keys to effective coordination between communities and the utilities that serve them. It will include some of the common causes of breakdown, and…
EMS Scholarships Available; Apply by February 9
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 EMS Scholarship Program through close of business on February 9. Scholarships are available to assist or offset the cost of paramedic or AEMT training. There is no fee to apply for this scholarship,…
DCED Accepting Act 13 Grant Applications
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above…
EPA Community Change Grants Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the new Environmental and Justice Community Change Grants program. Two billion dollars in funding is available for technical assistance and competitive awards to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate…
PUC Proposes Changes to Act 12 Notices, Process
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is proposing an order to address public notification and processes for the sale of municipal or authority-owned water and wastewater systems under Act 12 of 2016. PUC is accepting public input on these proposed changes. …
Snowmobile and ATV Grants Now Available
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for the next round of All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Grants. Townships are eligible to apply through March 29, 2024, and no match is required. Eligible projects include planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation,…
State Collections Below Estimates for January
At the midpoint in the state fiscal year, the Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for January. The state collected $3.9 billion in general fund revenues for January, 0.8% below the IFO’s official estimate, driven by a…
Phil Says Early Spring!
It’s GroundHog Day and Pennsylvania’s prognosticator from Punxsutawney did not see his shadow (despite all the TV lights?) and legend suggests that means we are in for an early spring! Good news for township road crews, we hope! Additional confirmation…
New Economic Plan Includes Building Vibrant and Resilient Regions
As reported earlier this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his 10-year strategic plan for economic development, which focused on transforming Pennsylvania and making the state more competitive. The governor’s plan focuses on agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and…
Fed Says No, but Mortgage Rates Say Go
The Federal Reserve this week said no to reducing interest rates leaving them at the current level but hinted about possible reductions later in the year. At the same time, mortgage rates dropped a little from last week based on…
