The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the FY 2025 Our Towns grant program to support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities. Eligible projects include: Interested townships may apply as part of a partnership…
Is Housing a Problem?
We want to know. There are state and federal politicians, along with some in the media telling us that local government land use policies have caused a housing shortage. In fact, the House is preparing to take up legislation to…
Local Government Delivers On Time….AGAIN!
Congrats to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker who just signed her first City budget on time…actually 2 weeks ahead of schedule. (Their fiscal year is July 1-June 30 unlike townships which match calendar years.) Townships, and other LOCAL governments pass budgets…
PUC Approves Changes to Act 12 Notices, Process
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved revised guidelines and procedures by motion designed to increase public involvement and provide a consistent process for reviewing and evaluating the acquisition of municipal or authority-owned water and wastewater systems under Act 12 of…
Is Housing a Problem?
Show Your Pride…Fly “Old Glory” Today!
On June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes Flag resulting in today’s Flag Day Celebration. The American flag’s colors hold deep significance: red for valor and bravery, honoring the sacrifices of defenders of freedom; white for purity and…
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service is accepting applications for the Community Facilities Technical Assistance & Training Grant program to identify and plan for community facility needs, and from there, identify resources to finance facility needs. Funds may…
Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is now accepting applications for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing through Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) grants. Townships are eligible to apply through July 10 for two…
US Dept of Labor New Federal Overtime Rule
Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568 per year must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours per week, regardless of job duties. Beginning July 1, federal regulations will require overtime to be paid to all workers earning…
Inflation Remains Steady, Fed Not Cutting Rates
The Consumer Price Index held steady in May after increasing 0.3% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 3.3% before seasonal adjustment, down slightly from the 3.4% increase for the 12 months ending in…
