The state Department of Transportation announced more than $27 million in grant awards through the Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program to support 51 safety projects across 44 municipalities statewide, including 16 townships. Here are a few highlights: The annual grant funding is supplied by fines…
Do you have a new idea for addressing a common problem? A unique reuse or repurpose for older equipment? Want to show off a unique process that saves time or money? PA Local Technical Advisory Program (LTAP) is looking for innovations that municipal employees or road crews designed,…
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 400 vehicles on Tuesday, February 10, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of retired State Police vehicles, 4-wheel drive SUVs, pickups, and utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, as well as sedans. Minivans and seized…
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the current round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Townships and COGs are eligible to apply until February 13, 2026. Please note that PennDOT’s multimodal program is separate from the Multimodal Transportation Fund administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Eligible projects…
Does your township have an infrastructure project to complete? $1.5 billion is available under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. All PA townships are eligible to…
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his proposed 2026-2027 state budget yesterday, with a total of more than $53.3 billion and over a 5+% increase over the current budget. It does not contain any broad based tax increases and does not contain a municipal fee for Pennsylvania State Police services. Instead it would rely on new taxes from legalizing…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a fraud warning for CDL drivers. Certain malicious actors are targeting users of FMCSA systems, including the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, resulting in compromised CDL information for drivers, incorrect data in the Clearinghouse, and negative impacts to safety. …
In case you missed it this morning,” Six more weeks of winter”, says Punxsutawney Phil! He is likely to go back into his hole and await the coming of spring. Hopefully, that isn’t the plan for Harrisburg, which could foreshadow another late budget.
The February 2026 digital edition of the award-winning Township News is available now! The February cover story provides strategies for keeping public meetings on track despite today’s volatile political climate. Constructive, cordial meetings begin with understanding the role of the…
Township officials told us what they needed. Beyond the Code 2.0 delivers. This updated edition of PSATS’ essential guide reflects changes in the law, expanded explanations of township governance, and additional practical tools for real-world use. New in 2.0: Pre-order…
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