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Community Facilities Loans & Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for FY2024 of the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. This program provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Townships with no more than 20,000 residents…
IRS Requiring Employers with 10 or More W-2 Forms to File Electronically
The Internal Revenue Service amended its regulations to lower the threshold to 10 for which employers must file certain returns electronically, including W-2 forms. This change is effective for returns required to be filed beginning in 2024. The new rules apply to…
Don’t Miss DCNR’s Virtual Grant Workshop for Recreation & Conservation Projects
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host its 2023 Statewide Annual Virtual Grant Workshop for Recreation & Conservation Projects on November 16 at 9 am. This free, virtual workshop will help applicants develop project ideas and prepare…
Municipal Elections Tomorrow
The year-long campaign to preserve local democracy comes to a close tomorrow. In what many in the media call an “off-year” election, tomorrow’s elections are truly more impactful on the day to day lives of your friends, families and neighbors. Encourage…
Reminder: PSATS Service Recognition Certificates Available, Request by 11/21
As 2023 draws to a close, we know that many townships have supervisors who are retiring or departing effective December 31, 2023, and that you may want to recognize them for their years of service to the township and your…
Presentation Available on Local Share Account Grant Application Process
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants until November 30. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply. DCED has a presentation available to help applicants walk through…
Green Light-Go Grants Open Soon; Pre-Scoping Forms Due 12/15
PennDOT has announced that approximately $40 million will be available for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. Prior to applying for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form to…
To Make Roads Safer, PSATS Calls for Modern Speed Enforcement Technology
Yesterday, PSATS issued a press release calling on the Pennsylvania legislature to allow municipalities to use 21st-century road safety technology, like automated cameras, red-light cameras, and LiDAR, as well as develop statewide training standards for use of the 21st- century…
State Collections Above Estimates for October, But Remain Below on Year
The Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for October. The state collected $3.2 billion in General Fund revenues for October, 3.7% above the IFO’s official estimate. Personal income tax collections were 4.2% above…
Good Ideas Never Get Old – Shapiro Announces Permit Money-Back Guarantee Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced PAyback.pa.gov, a new online money-back guarantee system that allows applicants to check their eligibility for a refund of their permit, license, or certification application fee if they believe they are eligible. Applicants can view the standard…
