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Federal REAL ID Deadline is May 7, 2025
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities.…
Grants Available for Fully Electric or Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The U.S. EPA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant program is now open to award up to $932 million for the replacement of Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles are fully electric or hydrogen powered. Townships are eligible to…
Tree Planting Grants Now Available
The GIANT Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of the Healing the Planet grant program to plant trees native to Pennsylvania across The GIANT Company’s operating areas. Eligible projects must be shovel-ready with any required permits already…
DCNR Virtual Town Hall Scheduled on Draft Plan for Future of Pennsylvania Forests
DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry is holding a virtual town hall meeting to share perspectives and receive feedback on its draft plan Forests for All: A Plan for Pennsylvania’s Forests and People. The plan outlines a vision and mission rooted in strengthening…
New Act Strengthens Distracted Driving Rules, Requires Collection of Demographic Data at Traffic Stops
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 18 of 2024 (SB 37) into law. The new act strengthens rules against distracted driving from cellphones by increasing penalties and clarifying that cellphones may not be used for playing games, taking pictures, sharing…
Reminder: Today Is Deadline for PennDOT Survey on Municipal Seal-Coating Experience
The state Department of Transportation requested that the following survey be forwarded to townships. The survey is part of a study to determine construction best practices for successful and uniform use of pavement preservation treatments throughout Pennsylvania. The researchers are…
Participate in 2024 PSATS Salary Survey to See Budget Prep Data
Participate in 2024 PSATS Salary Survey to See Budget Prep Data With new federal overtime requirements impacting some employees and challenges to find and keep quality employees, townships should participate to find out how other townships most like theirs are compensating…
Applications Accepted for Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grants Until 6/30
PennDOT is accepting applications for the 2024 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program through June 30, 2024. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; Local Technical Assistance…
Reminder: DEP Accepting Applications for Grant Programs until 6/21
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for funding under the Growing Greener Plus Grants Program and the Watershed Planning and Restoration Grants Program. Both opportunities are intended to improve and protect water from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities,…
Don’t Miss the Township News Conference Edition!
Get to know the new PSATS president, Jay Wilkes; hear from the conference speakers (including in a video exclusive to the digital edition); celebrate the winners of the PSATS Excellence Awards; find out how state legislators answered members’ questions; and…
