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PUC Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due April 15
Townships that received natural gas impact fees from Act 13 of 2012 in 2023 must report to the Public Utility Commission on the use of these funds. The Unconventional Gas Well Fund Usage Report (called Spending Report in the portal)…
State Collections Above Estimates for March
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for March. The state collected $6.28 billion in general fund revenues for March, 5% above the IFO’s official estimate, driven by higher-than-expected gross receipts tax collections. Fiscal year-to-date revenues…
Second Notice: ARPA Confusing Notice
Township secretaries and managers should note that the American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is still due by April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds will need to complete this report,…
Reminder: $14 Million Available to Support Law Enforcement Recruitment Until 4/8
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has grant funding to support the recruitment of new full-time law enforcement officers throughout the commonwealth. This solicitation is open to local law enforcement agencies to support Act 120 mandatory training and recruitment…
USDA Broadband Facilities Funding Available
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for funding under the ReConnect Program. A total of $700 million is available via grants, loans, and grant/loan combinations through this program. Townships are eligible to apply through May 21, 2024, to facilitate broadband…
ARPA Treasury Report Due April 30, 2024
Township secretaries and managers should note that the American Rescue Plan Act report for the April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 timeframe is due by April 30, 2024. All townships that received ARPA funds will need to complete this report, even…
Grade PennDOT Winter Services Performance
The state Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on its winter services through an online survey. The survey is available through April 17 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. The 16-question survey asks participants about their…
Pennsylvania Broadband Authority to Hold Webinar on BEAD Challenge Process
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority will host a live webinar on the BEAD Challenge process on Friday, March 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. The BEAD challenge process allows a local government, nonprofit, or broadband service provider to challenge a determination made as…
Reminder: Applications Accepted for Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has available funds through the COVID-19 ARPA Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program, which offers $45 million in competitive grants for community projects to construct, acquire, or improve open-to-the-public facilities. Townships are eligible to apply through April 20, 2024. Eligible…
An Editorial Message from the Executive Director
45 years ago today was the nation’s first and last major nuclear power plant accident at Three Mile Island. Since that time, there have been significantly more catastrophic bridge failures and we still use bridges. Maintenance and training are the keys…
