News & Announcements Here is a list of the most recent news and announcement from around The League. State League Federal Legislative Listserv : Federal Government Shutdown UpdateNovember 7, 2025Learn More State League Federal Legislative Listserv : Federal Government Shutdown Update Shapiro Administration Secures Commitment from Utility Providers to Protect Pennsylvania LIHEAP Recipients from Having Heat and Electricity Turned Off During Federal Government ShutdownNovember 5, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Secures Commitment from Utility Providers to Protect Pennsylvania LIHEAP Recipients from Having Heat and Electricity Turned Off During Federal Government Shutdown ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Support Pennsylvanians on SNAP, Delivers $5 Million to Food Banks and Signs Disaster DeclarationNovember 3, 2025Learn More ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Support Pennsylvanians on SNAP, Delivers $5 Million to Food Banks and Signs Disaster Declaration Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries as they Turn Back Clocks this WeekendOctober 30, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries as they Turn Back Clocks this Weekend FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose SNAP Benefits in Each Republican U.S. House District as a Result of the Federal Government ShutdownOctober 29, 2025Learn More FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose SNAP Benefits in Each Republican U.S. House District as a Result of the Federal Government Shutdown Strong Cities Prevention Academy Weekly Review & PreviewOctober 24, 2025Learn More Strong Cities Prevention Academy Weekly Review & Preview OSFC Grant Application Deadline ExtendedOctober 22, 2025Learn More OSFC Grant Application Deadline Extended Shapiro Administration Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment Across 23 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure — Largest Single-Round Award in PENNVEST HistoryOctober 15, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment Across 23 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure — Largest Single-Round Award in PENNVEST History Shapiro Administration to Host Free Virtual Grant Workshop to Help Communities Fund New Parks, Trails, and Conservation Projects October 10, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration to Host Free Virtual Grant Workshop to Help Communities Fund New Parks, Trails, and Conservation Projects Governor Shapiro Announces New PA SITES Awards, Investing Over $39 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth to Create Hundreds of Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses October 8, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces New PA SITES Awards, Investing Over $39 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth to Create Hundreds of Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses Important dates and deadlines from the Office of the State Fire CommissionerOctober 7, 2025Learn More Important dates and deadlines from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to “Charge into Fire Safety!” for National Fire Prevention WeekOctober 6, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to “Charge into Fire Safety!” for National Fire Prevention Week Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New PresidentOctober 3, 2025Learn More Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New President The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership AwardOctober 2, 2025Learn More The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership Award High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 2, 2025Learn More High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit PennFIRS Transition InformationSeptember 26, 2025Learn More PennFIRS Transition Information Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS TransitionSeptember 24, 2025Learn More Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS Transition USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership ProgramSeptember 22, 2025Learn More USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership Program Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for DeliverySeptember 16, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for Delivery After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the CommonwealthSeptember 16, 2025Learn More After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the Commonwealth PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing SoonSeptember 16, 2025Learn More PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing Soon State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming ProgrammingSeptember 4, 2025Learn More State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming Programming News Release: No Hate in our State Town HallSeptember 2, 2025Learn More News Release: No Hate in our State Town Hall PennDOT NEVI Program UpdatesSeptember 2, 2025Learn More PennDOT NEVI Program Updates Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed InternetAugust 28, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed Internet PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2025Learn More PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate MobilityAugust 25, 2025Learn More Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate Mobility RACP Funding AnnoucementJuly 28, 2025Learn More RACP Funding Annoucement Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR CoursesJuly 25, 2025Learn More Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR Courses Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New JobsJuly 17, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New Jobs PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist SafetyJuly 8, 2025Learn More PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic DevelopmentJuly 8, 2025Learn More USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic Development PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources AvailableJuly 8, 2025Learn More PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources Available July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterJune 25, 2025Learn More July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable HousingJune 18, 2025Learn More Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable Housing Shapiro Administration Makes New License PlatesJune 17, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes New License Plates PennSERVE State Survey RequestApril 16, 2025Learn More PennSERVE State Survey Request Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity ConferenceApril 14, 2025Learn More Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective April 8, 2025Learn More Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania April 7, 2025Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania WorkersApril 3, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!April 2, 2025Learn More Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open! April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer FirefighterApril 1, 2025Learn More April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer Firefighter Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!March 31, 2025Learn More Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow! April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterMarch 28, 2025Learn More April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant ProgramMarch 25, 2025Learn More NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant Program Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing SectorMarch 19, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector 2025 STC Online Public ForumMarch 19, 2025Learn More 2025 STC Online Public Forum
State League Federal Legislative Listserv : Federal Government Shutdown UpdateNovember 7, 2025Learn More State League Federal Legislative Listserv : Federal Government Shutdown Update
Shapiro Administration Secures Commitment from Utility Providers to Protect Pennsylvania LIHEAP Recipients from Having Heat and Electricity Turned Off During Federal Government ShutdownNovember 5, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Secures Commitment from Utility Providers to Protect Pennsylvania LIHEAP Recipients from Having Heat and Electricity Turned Off During Federal Government Shutdown
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Support Pennsylvanians on SNAP, Delivers $5 Million to Food Banks and Signs Disaster DeclarationNovember 3, 2025Learn More ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Support Pennsylvanians on SNAP, Delivers $5 Million to Food Banks and Signs Disaster Declaration
Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries as they Turn Back Clocks this WeekendOctober 30, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change their Smoke Alarm Batteries as they Turn Back Clocks this Weekend
FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose SNAP Benefits in Each Republican U.S. House District as a Result of the Federal Government ShutdownOctober 29, 2025Learn More FACT SHEET: How Many Pennsylvanians Will Lose SNAP Benefits in Each Republican U.S. House District as a Result of the Federal Government Shutdown
Strong Cities Prevention Academy Weekly Review & PreviewOctober 24, 2025Learn More Strong Cities Prevention Academy Weekly Review & Preview
OSFC Grant Application Deadline ExtendedOctober 22, 2025Learn More OSFC Grant Application Deadline Extended
Shapiro Administration Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment Across 23 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure — Largest Single-Round Award in PENNVEST HistoryOctober 15, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Announces Historic $547.1 Million Investment Across 23 Counties to Ensure Pennsylvanians Have Clean Drinking Water and Safe Water Infrastructure — Largest Single-Round Award in PENNVEST History
Shapiro Administration to Host Free Virtual Grant Workshop to Help Communities Fund New Parks, Trails, and Conservation Projects October 10, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration to Host Free Virtual Grant Workshop to Help Communities Fund New Parks, Trails, and Conservation Projects
Governor Shapiro Announces New PA SITES Awards, Investing Over $39 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth to Create Hundreds of Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses October 8, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces New PA SITES Awards, Investing Over $39 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth to Create Hundreds of Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses
Important dates and deadlines from the Office of the State Fire CommissionerOctober 7, 2025Learn More Important dates and deadlines from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to “Charge into Fire Safety!” for National Fire Prevention WeekOctober 6, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to “Charge into Fire Safety!” for National Fire Prevention Week
Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New PresidentOctober 3, 2025Learn More Ferguson Township Manager Centrice Martin is The League’s New President and Cresent Township Commissioner Todd Miller is The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ New President
The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership AwardOctober 2, 2025Learn More The League Recognizes Wells Fargo with Community Partnership Award
High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 2, 2025Learn More High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Civic Engagement Vision During 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More First Firefighter Credentialing Program in PA Announced at the 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership SummitOctober 1, 2025Learn More Media Welcome | 2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS TransitionSeptember 24, 2025Learn More Updates from the PA State Fire Commissioner – Grants, Training & PennFIRS Transition
USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership ProgramSeptember 22, 2025Learn More USDOT News Release: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – National Railroad Partnership Program
Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for DeliverySeptember 16, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro’s Address on Political Violence in America as Prepared for Delivery
After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the CommonwealthSeptember 16, 2025Learn More After Shapiro Administration Expands PHARE Funding, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Begins Work to Build More Affordable Housing Across the Commonwealth
PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing SoonSeptember 16, 2025Learn More PA Brownfields Conference – Call for Papers Closing Soon
State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming ProgrammingSeptember 4, 2025Learn More State League Executive Directors eNetwork : Local Infrastructure Hub Upcoming Programming
News Release: No Hate in our State Town HallSeptember 2, 2025Learn More News Release: No Hate in our State Town Hall
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed InternetAugust 28, 2025Learn More Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Provisional Approval of Nearly $800 Million in BEAD Grants That Will Connect All Pennsylvanians with High-Speed Internet
PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development ProjectsAugust 28, 2025Learn More PHFA issues RFP to Fund Mixed-Use Development Projects
Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate MobilityAugust 25, 2025Learn More Sept 12: Rethinking Urban Governance for Climate Mobility
Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR CoursesJuly 25, 2025Learn More Upcoming PennFIRS Webinar | Keystone First Responder Awards | NEW CRR Courses
Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New JobsJuly 17, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 75 New Jobs
PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist SafetyJuly 8, 2025Learn More PennDOT – Statewide News: Shapiro Admin Announce $80 Million in Funding for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic DevelopmentJuly 8, 2025Learn More USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Help Rural Towns Strengthen Housing and Economic Development
PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources AvailableJuly 8, 2025Learn More PBDA BEAD Round Two Resources Available
July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterJune 25, 2025Learn More July 2025 Edition of Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter
Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable HousingJune 18, 2025Learn More Building More Affordable Housing: Governor Shapiro Visits Affordable Senior Living Apartment Complex in Lancaster to Highlight Historic Investments in Affordable Housing
Shapiro Administration Makes New License PlatesJune 17, 2025Learn More Shapiro Administration Makes New License Plates
Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity ConferenceApril 14, 2025Learn More Free National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference
Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective April 8, 2025Learn More Digital Delivery News: Digital Delivery from the Contractor’s Perspective
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania April 7, 2025Learn More Governor Josh Shapiro Announces 81 New Main Street Matters Investments to Create Economic Opportunity for Small Businesses and Strengthen Communities Across Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania WorkersApril 3, 2025Learn More Governor Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Expand Steamfitters Apprenticeship Program, Building on Strong Record of Creating More Opportunity for Pennsylvania Workers
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!April 2, 2025Learn More Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program- FY 25 Now Open!
April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer FirefighterApril 1, 2025Learn More April is National Volunteer Month: A Call to Serve your Community as a Volunteer Firefighter
Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!March 31, 2025Learn More Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Round Two Opening Tomorrow!
April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s NewsletterMarch 28, 2025Learn More April Edition of Altoona Mayor Pacifico’s Newsletter
NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant ProgramMarch 25, 2025Learn More NLC has Launched Another Round of the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant Program
Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing SectorMarch 19, 2025Learn More Creating Jobs and Economic Growth: Shapiro Administration Invests in New Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory in Beaver County to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector
