The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has released its Statewide Broadband Plan, which is intended to address the current and long-term broadband needs of Pennsylvanians.  “Equal access to the internet, regardless of location or income, must be provided if Pennsylvania is…

As a reminder, the 2023 organization meeting must be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, because Monday, January 2, 2023, is the legal holiday. The promo for the PSATS Webinar Get Prepared for the 2023 Organization Meeting incorrectly stated that…

The state Department of Revenue’s phone lines will be unavailable until tomorrow, November 30, as the department transitions to its myPATH portal for business taxpayers, including employer withholding. Revenue is expected to release additional information on these new features later…

Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week…

Act 57 of 2022 requires all municipalities that levy real estate taxes to adopt a resolution or ordinance directing their tax collector to implement its provisions. Townships have until January 9, 2023, to adopt a resolution or ordinance. As a member…

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding through this program. Applications are due December 16. Funding may be used for retrofitting…

Atty. Gen. Josh Shapiro announced that his Office has reached a settlement with The Barn at Forestville, a Bucks County wedding and event venue, and its managing members. The Barn operated in Furlong, Pa., as an event venue, and offered…

Local governments, farms, and non-profits that developed or participated in a project between October 4, 2021, and October 11, 2022, that promotes environmental protection and stewardship in the commonwealth may apply for the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence, the…

The Federal Communications Commission will now require broadband providers to display easy-to-understand labels to allow consumers to comparison shop for broadband services, both fixed and mobile. The labels will resemble the familiar food nutrition labels and must include prices, speeds,…

The state Department of Labor and Industry announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for October was 4.0%, down from 4.1% in September. This is a new record low for the commonwealth in recent years. The national unemployment rate increased from 3.5% to 3.7%…