The state Insurance Department is urging property owners to prepare for weather-related emergencies, including considering purchasing flood insurance to protect their homes and possessions. Homeowners’ insurance does not cover storm damage due to flooding, which is the most common threat…

Pennsylvanians who need financial assistance with water or wastewater bills have until October 28 to apply. LIHWAP is a temporary assistance program funded by American Rescue Plan Act that helps families with past-due water bills, terminated service, or received a…

Yesterday, the US Senate passed a Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through December 16, 2022; the House is expected to vote today. This temporary extension has become a more common practice in recent years rather than adopting a budget on…

Township officials interested in learning about community forestry issues and research may want to attend the Community Forestry Bus Tour hosted by Penn State Extension with support from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the U.S. Department…

The state Department of Environmental Protection invites interested townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts to apply for a federal fiscal year 2023 Coastal Zone Grant. Funding is for projects located within the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone or the Lake…

Township officials have until October 13 to apply for the new Local Law Enforcement Grants that were part of the 2022 budget. These grants provide $135 million for a Local Law Enforcement Support Program and a $50 million Gun Violence…

The Pennsylvania State Archives will hold a virtual Archives and Records Management Seminar October 5 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is free.   In 2019, federal agencies were required to transition to a fully electronic or “paperless” government. As of December 31,…

Gov. Tom Wolf announced that three new state parks will be created: Susquehanna Riverlands in Hellam Township, York County; Big Elk Creek in Elk Township, Chester County; and Vosburg Neck in Washington Township, Wyoming County. The new parks all meet…

Local Governments May Access FCC Data for Broadband Maps  The Federal Communications Commission recently released the production version of its Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric. Internet service providers and governments may access the Fabric, which is made of layers of data…

The state Department of Education is accepting applications for the 2023 Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities program until October 14. The program provides funds to sponsoring municipalities for up to 50% of eligible project costs to plan, acquire, construct,…