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Shapiro Flexes Federal Funds to Save SEPTA; Road and Bridge Projects at Risk
On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that he is diverting more than $150 million in federal highway funding to provide a one-time contribution into the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which serves five counties in the Philadelphia area. The flex…
Protect Your Township with Cybersecurity Grants for Local Governments – Deadline Extended to Wednesday, 11/27
The Commonwealth has extended the deadline for the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). SLCGP funds can be used towards several cybersecurity initiatives. Townships may be especially interested in Security Awareness Services through Cofense. This initiative provides employee training on cybersecurity best…
Township Parks & Rec Professionals Can Become Administrators of Park Finder App
The Pa. Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) is inviting parks and recreation professionals to register for free as administrators of the organizations Good for PA Park Finder app, an interactive tool to help Pennsylvanians and tourists find recreation spots nearby.…
Looking for $$ to Balance Your Budget? Check for Unclaimed Property!
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed, such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
DCED Announces Grant Awards for Planning, Emergency Services
The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced the award of over $1.2 million in grants through the Municipal Assistance Program to support municipalities with the development of planning efforts. In addition, Indiana Township, Allegheny County, received a grant…
Final Call for Boot Camp Interest
PSATS hosts 15 regional 2 1/2-day Boot Camps every two years following municipal elections to help newly elected township supervisors understand their roles and responsibilities. This is also a good refresher session for existing supervisors or newer secretaries and managers.…
Administration Launches New Driver Work Zone Safety Program
Yesterday, the state Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission launched a new, statewide training program to improve new driver safety and protect road workers. The New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is a training project that uses engaging…
Grants Available to Help Provide Water Storage, Drought Resilience
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has up to $6 million in funding available under the Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through January 31, 2025. The 2024 grant program is aimed at projects focused…
Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Coordinate Permitting of Key Projects
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order yesterday to create a Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track program to streamline the commonwealth’s permitting process for key economic development and infrastructure projects, including permit coordination across agencies. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will lead…
DEP Claims to Reduce Permit Backlog by 75%
The state Department of Environmental Protection claims it has reduced its permit backlog by 75% in the last year, along with eliminating the backlog for oil and gas permits. DEP states that it reviews more than 45,000 permit applications annually,…
