WalkWorks is accepting grant applications until May 14 to help municipalities develop active transportation plans, Complete Streets policies and/or Vision Zero policies. These plans and policies establish activity-friendly routes that connect people to everyday destinations and opportunities for physical activity. Active transportation includes walking, wheeling or biking, and public…

COVID case counts declined for the second week in a row, with 23,091 new cases reported this week, a 16% decrease compared to last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,154,105. Across the state, 20 counties saw…

Under the State Ethics Act, the deadline for filing Statements of Financial Interests for calendar year 2020 is May 1, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Ethics Commission has determined that complete and accurate statements for calendar…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced May 12 as the start date for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which will help make broadband more affordable by providing a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible…

The state Department of Transportation is exploring sustainable transportation funding options and has released a revised version of its PennDOT Pathways Program, which contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation funding gap. The revised document provides additional…

The following COVID-19 mitigation enforcement reports were released this week. The Pennsylvania State Police did not release an enforcement report.  Pa. Department of State: For the week of April 18, the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation performed 460 inspections of licensed…

The Independent Fiscal Office posted a monthly economic update featuring a report on record lottery sales and gaming revenues, driven by economic stimulus payments. Internet gaming and video gaming terminal posted the highest revenues to date. Click here to read the report.    

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires until May 13 at 4 p.m. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer…

The state Department of Transportation is surveying Pennsylvanians to better understand their perception and knowledge of automated vehicles. The survey is being done in partnership with the state Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee, and asks for participants understanding of the…

Just over two weeks since Pennsylvania made everyone 16 and older eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the commonwealth has now administered 8.1 million vaccine doses and nearly 48% of eligible Pennsylvanians have received at least a first dose. More…