August Edition of the Municipal Reporter is Now Available!
The League is partnering with Penn State University to bring our members a Local Government Certification program – The Foundations in Local Government Leadership Certification Program. This certification provides an unparalleled opportunity for League members to shape the future of local government operations and education, it provides the foundation needed to provide exceptional local governance. For more information and to register please click here.
Advocacy
2026 Capitol Conference Webinar Series: Legislative Update – Closing Out the 2025/2026 Session
Join League legislative staff for an update on Wednesday, September 2 at 11:30 a.m. The 2025/2026 legislative session will be ending November 30. With limited session days scheduled, the update will include an overview of current legislation concerning affordable housing, data centers, and skill games, among other topics of interest to local governments.
League Members: Please Make Your Voting Delegate Appointments
Voting Delegate appointments for The Municipal Leadership Summit are due Monday, August 31. Contact Kaitlin Errickson, Governmental Affairs Manager, at kerrickson@pml.org with any questions.
Membership
2026 Municipal Leadership Summit, Oct. 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center! Room blocks are closing and overnight rooms are expected to sell out, Register NOW: PML.org/municipal-leadership-summit
We have a great line up of sessions at this year’s Summit! One of the sessions offered will be on Thursday, October 8, entitled: Protecting Your Digital Front Door – Website Compliance to Data Breaches. Click here for the full agenda!
Leading into the Municipal Leadership Summit on October 7 from 9 a.m – noon, the Wandering Pennsylvania’s Waterways Bus Tour will be taking place! In partnership with the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), through the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. We ask that if you register for the tour, you are also planning to attend the 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit. Hosted by Fred Faylona, Susquehanna Township Commissioner and LGAC Member, this tour will showcase resources, projects, and funding opportunities available to local governments throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Participants will gain practical ideas and actionable strategies to help address environmental challenges while advancing community goals.
Training
League Learning Academy – New for Managers! Municipal Management Certificate. The Program equips participants with practical knowledge, innovative approaches, and immediately applicable skills to address real-world challenges. Participants leave with tools they can use right away to better serve their communities. To earn the Municipal Management Certificate, participants must: 1) Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training from League Learning Academy courses within the Management Track. 2) Complete a Practicum Project that demonstrates application of the competencies and concepts learned throughout the program. See below graphic for more info
The LLA September Schedule is available. **Courses eligible for the Management Certificate Program are noted on each course description online. Questions? Contact us at LLA@pml.org. Be sure to check back often—new courses and monthly Lunch & Learn topics will be added throughout the fall session!
Business Leaders Network Spotlight
Earlier this summer, Acrisure hosted a webinar entitled Cyber Risk Quantification in the Age of AI. Head of Cyber Security Max Bobys and Cyber Risk Advisor Dan Backo led the discussion, focused on quantifying the business and financial impact of cyberattacks. The one-hour session also provided practical insights into how organizations can better understand and manage their risk exposure. A summary of the event is accessible HERE. It includes important touchpoints, five key takeaways for leaders, and a link to the webinar from July. For more information, please contact Acrisure Head of Business Development and Senior Account Executive Jeffrey Schwartz at jschwartz@acrisurecyber.com.
Upcoming Events
The League has many exciting events coming up for 2026, view all the new and exciting events that are coming your way!
See a few that are coming up soon:
Leadership With a Purpose Webinar – LLA Management and Administration track FREE Webinar
Foundations of Fiscal Management – Budget Preparation – LLA Financial track training course
Municipal Leadership Summit – October 7-10 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
News and Resources
Data Center Local Action Tracker – Local governments across the country are responding to rapid growth in data center development. NLC’s Data Center Local Action Tracker documents publicly available examples of actions local governments are taking. Local leaders, staff, researchers and community partners are invited to explore the tracker to understand emerging policy approaches and compare responses across the country. Learn more »
Insurance Trusts
4 Stories Every City Should Tell More Often
Local municipalities generate a constant stream of information, but information alone does not show residents why the work matters. Strong community story telling connects the municipalities to the people and places they impact…..Learn More>>
The PennPRIME Insurance Trusts is ready to help your municipality understand the financial benefits of the Insurance Trust programs. We stand ready to assist you with safety initiatives and risk management efforts that will protect and strengthen the community you serve.
