FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2024 Contact: Governor’s Press Office: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov PCCD: Ali Gantz, algantz@pa.gov Available funding includes $45 million for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants and $11.5 million for first-ever Building Opportunity through…
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Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Re-Establishing Pennsylvania Office of Gun Violence Prevention Led by Lt. Governor Austin Davis to Create Safer Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov Governor Josh Shapiro updates Executive Order issued by Governor Tom Wolf to bring together State Agencies, Stakeholders, and Members of Law Enforcement…
2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7-11 – Register Now!
Source: GreenGov Council Please join us for the 4th Annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week, October 7 – 11. Kickoff is Monday, October 7 and will feature: Jessica Shirley, Secretary, PA Department…
PennDOT NEVI Survey and Updates
Source: PennDOT Updates regarding PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. First and foremost, PennDOT needs your feedback as they prepare for the community phase of the NEVI program! Everyone…
USDA Accepting Funding Applications
Source: USDA Rural Development Are you considering any infrastructure or equipment projects in the next 1 or 2 years? If so, please know Rural Development is accepting applications for FY…
NLC Local Infrastructure Hub
Source: National League of Cities The deadline for the next phase of the Local Infrastructure Hub is fast approaching and we want to continuing to share this free training resource…
USDA Funding for Public Bodies and Non-Profits for Equipment and Infrastructure
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture The new interest rate was announced last month as of July 1, 2024 is 4% If you have a project in a municipality with a…
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society Updates Its Park Finder App to Include Accessible Playgrounds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2024 Contact: Rachel Ezekiel-FishbeinMaking Headlines PR267-679-2463Rachel@MakingHeadlinesPR.com Municipalities and Parks & Rec Departments Are Invited to Provide Information about their Accessible Playgrounds for the App STATE COLLEGE, PA…
League Executive Director John Brenner to Join Spotlight PA Discussion Panel August 22
via Spotlight PA Spotlight PA Event: Why local governments struggle to attract and keep effective leaders With committed elected officials and staff, local governments can effectively serve their communities. However,…
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2024 Contact: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov Administration funds 66 transportation projects in 32 counties; the next round of applications opens September 23. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro…