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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials brought together teams from 14 counties and cities Tuesday, October 13, to develop local gun violence prevention plans, extending a statewide public safety initiative that …
Pennsylvania Targets Gun Violence With Local Action Plans Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Borough Council will consider increasing annual compensation for the mayor and council members to $6,915 each at an October 21 meeting, with the proposed …
West Chester Proposes Higher Salaries for Mayor, Council Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — U.S. businesses are facing mounting tax compliance challenges as local jurisdictions ramp up changes to sales tax rates and rules, according to the newly released 2025 …
Spike in Sales Tax Changes Signals Growing Fiscal Pressures on Local Governments Read More
Pennsylvania’s public education system is bloated, inefficient, and deeply inequitable. With nearly 500 school districts, we are saddled with a fragmented administrative structure that no longer serves students, taxpayers, or …
Pennsylvania’s Broken School System Is Failing Our Kids—Here’s the Bold Plan to Fix It Now Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On April 16, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), led by Secretary Rick Siger, recognized remarkable achievements in municipal governance during the 29th Annual …
Pennsylvania Honors Local Governments for Outstanding Community Contributions Read More