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New Record Low PA Unemployment
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.4% in September, setting a new record low (records date back to January 1976). The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 3.8%. The Commonwealth’s unemployment…
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications until November 13
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 13. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local land use with…
Reminder: Boating Facilities Grant Applications Due 10/23
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act Grant program until October 23. Townships are eligible to apply. Grants awarded through this program will reimburse recipients for up to 75% of the…
Reminder: Local Share Account Grant Program Accepting Applications Until 11/30
The state Department of Community and Economic Development now accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2023. You should not share your keystone login data to allow…
Volunteer Fire Companies Receive Grants
The Shapiro Administration announced that $880,000 in grants have been awarded to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded federally, grants were awarded on a cost-share basis for wildfire suppression equipment and protective clothing and other fire suppression…
Reminder: Grade PennDOT Construction, Maintenance Performance Until 10/20
Township officials and the public can tell the state Department of Transportation how they feel about the department’s performance. The anonymous survey (unless you choose to include contact information) asks about your experiences on state roadways, including notice of planned…
Disaster Mitigation Grants Available; Letter of Interest Due 10/31
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Non-Disaster Mitigation Grants. Townships are eligible to apply for funding through PEMA as a sub-recipient of the state. The application window for townships closes October 31. To start the grant…
PA Secures Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Projects
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Friday that Pennsylvania is the only state in the US to have secured two regional clean hydrogen hub projects funded through the U.S. Department of Energy. The hubs are expected to create tens of thousands…
Friday the 13th
U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement last night that they are planning on “enhancing” security around the complex Friday. Although there are no specific threats directed at the Capitol, they cited an abundance of caution around reported calls from…
Enjoy the Colors of Fall This Weekend!
October 12 through 18 is the optimal time to experience vivid fall colors across the state according to the weekly fall foliage report by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Northwestern counties are reporting peak conditions of a mix of yellow, red, and…
