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Reminder: $1 Billion in Federal Funds Available for Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for $1 billion in current discretionary grant funding for infrastructure projects that benefit communities both large and small. Local governments may apply for these grants on their own or jointly. Funding for…
Treasury Updates ARP FAQs
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include answers about allowable expenditures for parks and police. In addition, Treasury updated its FAQ document on the Distribution of Funds to…
Watch for Your Postal Delivery
This afternoon we will mail the information packets for the Fall PSATS Annual Business meeting on Friday, October 15, how to name voting delegates, when registration opens, and more! The package will also include important information about the PSATS Centennial Celebration sponsored by the PA Leadership Institute on Thursday evening, October 14.
Pennsylvania Remains at 13th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total COVID doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 150 million people have been fully vaccinated, or 55.9% of the adult population and 71.1% of those age 65 or older. 13.6 million vaccine doses have now been administered…
IFO Releases Revised Revenue Estimates
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released updated revenue estimates for the commonwealth’s 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years that replace earlier projections. The estimates include unrestricted General Fund, Motor License Fund, and federal funds. The IFO projects Motor License Fund revenues to be permanently reduced by the pandemic due to…
PSATS Executive Director to Appear on PCN Thursday Evening and Friday Morning
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow evening, June 24, and Friday morning, June 25, talking about a number of issues impacting townships, including legislation to allow townships to place legal advertising on websites and elsewhere, changes…
Reminder: Susquehanna River Basin Commission Offers Water Level Monitoring Grants
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is offering grants to support the collection and reporting of water level data in groundwater production wells in the basin. Municipalities and municipal authorities that have existing SRBC groundwater permits are eligible to apply. Applications are due June 30, 2021. …
PA Unemployment Rate Drops
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May unemployment rates for Pennsylvania show a decrease from 7.1% to 6.9%, while the national unemployment rate dropped to 5.8%. Click here for more.
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Drop
COVID case counts for Pennsylvania decreased for the ninth week in a row, with 2,053 new cases of COVID-19 reported this week, 20.8% less than last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,210,340. Both nationally and in…
Reminder: Townships Need to Apply for American Rescue Plan Funds ASAP
Township officials are reminded that each township must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Townships that do not make application this month will…
