Pennsylvania Municipal League

10/02/2020

REGISTER NOW for the 2020 Virtual Municipal Leadership Summit on October 29-31, 2020

Registration and agenda now available at: https://www.pml.org/municipal-leadership-summit/municipal-leadership-summit/

10/01/2020

Join us for a Webinar

Join the Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association for a 4.9 GHz Webinar on Oct. 20

For more info or to register: http://shulmanrogers-7851790.hs-sites.com/-temporary-slug-fbcaa0d7-4e10-42d8-80cb-d63a08a11b06?hs_preview=yDKjrpMJ-35556102598

On September 30, 2020, the FCC decided to issue 4.9 GHz licenses to each state, for the state to then lease to public safety, or even non-public safety entities. This represents an unfamiliar spectrum scheme for public safety.

09/28/2020

Municipal Leadership Virtual Summit - The Pennsylvania Municipal League

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2020 Virtual Municipal Leadership Summit on October 29-31, 2020: https://www.pml.org/municipal-leadership-summit/municipal-leadership-summit/

October 29-31, 2020 Plans are underway for the 2020 Municipal Leadership Virtual Summit. Registration information is now available and a tentative agenda can be accessed below. If you have any questions regarding the Municipal Leadership Summit, please contact:Mary Costik, CMPMeeting Manager E: mcos...

09/17/2020

Councilmember Derek Green

To add to Dr. Zandi's sentiments, many municipalities nationwide have already had to make difficult budget cuts this year due to the devastating effects of COVID-19. Today, please join us as we call on Congress to remind them that #CitiesAreEssential. Pennsylvania Municipal League National League of Cities

09/17/2020

America’s Hometowns Are At Risk

America’s Hometowns Are At Risk

Cities, towns and villages have written America’s history. And right now, all of our nation’s communities need direct, flexible aid to combat crippled revenu...

09/14/2020

Our Virtual Municipal Leadership Summit is coming up on October 29-31.

Sponsorship, Virtual Exhibiting and Advertising information is now available at: https://www.pml.org/municipal-leadership-summit/exhibitors-only/

09/07/2020

From everyone at The League, Happy Labor Day!

08/27/2020

Pennsylvania Auditor General

League Executive Director Rick Schuettler joined Auditor General Eugene DePasquale for his COVID-19 Live Chat to discuss the pandemic and how it has impacted budgets and services of municipalities across the state.

Today I'm speaking with Rick Schuettler, Executive Director of the PA Municipal League, about how the pandemic has impacted the budgets and services of municipalities across the state.

08/27/2020

Pennsylvania Auditor General

From pools and parks closing to limited road repairs, municipal services have been cut across PA due to the pandemic. Today at noon, I'm chatting with Pennsylvania Municipal League Executive Director Rick Schuettler about the ways COVID-19 has impacted local governments and residents.

08/27/2020

Executive Director's Report | August 2020

Watch this month's Executive Director's Report video to see important information regarding The League's Annual Summit in October going virtual

08/26/2020

#Members - The August edition of The League's Legislative Locator newsletter is available on your Member Dashboard!

Visit: http://PML.org/pml-member-dashboard & look out for new editions sent to your email at the end of every month.

08/19/2020

Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN)

Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN)

Bill for retired teachers, need for direct federal funding, housing and rent
➡️ Senator Andy Dinniman
➡️ Rick Schuettler, Pennsylvania Municipal League Executive Director
➡️ Hurubie Meko, LNP + LancasterOnline Staff Reporter

08/19/2020

Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN)

Bill for retired teachers, need for direct federal funding, housing and rent
➡️ Senator Andy Dinniman
➡️ Rick Schuettler, Pennsylvania Municipal League Executive Director
➡️ Hurubie Meko, LNP + LancasterOnline Staff Reporter
12 PM: cable, streaming, YouTube Live, and FB Live.

08/18/2020

Smart Talk Tuesday; Census 2020 and Pennsylvania cities raise the alarm for funding | WITF

Tune in this morning to hear League Executive Director Rick Schuettler on Smart Talk; Census 2020 and Pennsylvania cities raise the alarm for funding

In March, Pennsylvania homes received mailed invitations to complete the 2020 Census. The count continues and census takers are now visiting […]

08/12/2020

Councilmember Derek Green

Councilmember Derek Green

Thank you to the Pennsylvania Municipal League for allowing me to be of service to the people of the Commonwealth as First Vice President, and to take part in today's press conference advocating for Congressional aid for our local municipalities severely impacted by COVID-19. #CitiesAreEssential
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSJ0UE790dc

08/11/2020

Press Conference with PA Municipal Leaders on Congressional Aid for Communities Impacted by COVID-19

Pennsylvania Municipal League Hosts Press Conference with PA Municipal Leaders on Congressional Aid for Communities Impacted by COVID-19

Pennsylvania Municipal League Hosts Press Conference with Municipal Leaders on Congressional Aid for Communities Impacted by COVID-19 For more info, visit: h...

08/06/2020

Pennsylvania Department of Health

🔴 LIVE at 10 am: Governor Tom Wolf + Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine will discuss expanded COVID-19 test availability.

WATCH LIVE:
• http://governor.pa.gov/live/
• facebook.com/governorwolf/
• http://facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentofhealth/
• http://pacast.com/live/doh
• Español: pacast.com/live/es or facebook.com/PAGACLA/

08/03/2020

NLC Announces Virtual 2020 City Summit - The Pennsylvania Municipal League

National League of Cities Announces Virtual 2020 City Summit (Nov. 18-21)

For more info and to find out how to register, visit: https://www.pml.org/2020/08/03/nlc-announces-virtual-2020-city-summit/

It’s official! We are excited to announce that the 2020 City Summit conference is going virtual! The decision to go virtual with our largest event of the year was not taken lightly. We have been closely monitoring the ever-changing situation throughout the country, keeping track of state and local...

07/28/2020

National League of Cities

Our CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony says, “The draft coronavirus relief package released today is out of touch with the grim reality facing communities large and small across the nation.” #HEALSAct #CitiesAreEssential

Read more: https://bit.ly/302Ecdi

07/24/2020

Executive Director's Report | July 2020

Were you planning on attending The League's Annual Summit this October? Watch Executive Director Rick Schuettler's Monthly Video Report to get the latest on our plans for upcoming training/events.

Last Chance for Cities are Essential - Act Now, Call Your Senator's Capitol Hill Office! Click here: https://nlc.quorum.us/campaign/27256/?utm_campaign=citie...

07/15/2020

Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases

Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases via Governor Tom Wolf

Governor Tom Wolf and Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide mitigation efforts for ba...

07/15/2020

Pennsylvania Governor's Office LIVE

Today at 3:30 PM, Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Department of Health will provide an update on COVID-19 and outline steps to mitigate the spread of the virus in Pennsylvania.

Watch live at http://governor.pa.gov/live.

Watch the live stream from the Office of the Governor.

07/03/2020

The League wishes everyone a safe, healthy and happy Fourth of July weekend!

06/19/2020

Juneteenth - a significant day in our history - is a day for reflection and rejoicing. Let us all be sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others.

06/19/2020

Executive Director's Report | June 2020

Watch this month's League Executive Director's Report video.

NLC’s Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL) initiative: https://www.nlc.org/program-initiative/race-equity-and-leadership-real PELRAS Virtual Conference: https...

06/08/2020

The League's Virtual Sustainability Conference will take place on June 24. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.pml.org/event/league-virtual-sustainability-conference/

06/02/2020

The League's Virtual Sustainability Conference will take place on June 24. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.pml.org/event/league-virtual-sustainability-conference/

06/01/2020

NLC COVID-19 Safely Reopening Municipal Facilities

Please see National League of Cities' toolkit for guidance, guidelines and resources on how to help your community safely reopen municipal facilities.

Cities, towns and villages have led from the front in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – from adopting measures to flatten the curve to ensuring that the most vulnerable have the support they need. In some communities, local measures are paying off and cities can consider reopening their municipa...

05/28/2020

The Coronavirus on Smart Talk Thursday: PA leads the nation for local government revenue loss and Congressional candidate Hammond | WITF

The Coronavirus on Smart Talk Thursday: PA leads the nation for local government revenue loss and Congressional candidate Hammond | WITF

An analysis by the National League of Cities found that Pennsylvania leads the nation in local government revenue loss due to the pandemic. Cities […]

05/28/2020

Smart Talk | WITF

Tune in this morning as League Executive Director Rick Schuettler will be live on WITF Smart Talk airing from 9-10 a.m. to discuss a National League of Cities analysis that found PA leads the nation for local gov't revenue loss due to the pandemic.

Listen live here: https://www.witf.org/programs/smart-talk/

Smart Talk is a lively and thoughtful conversation on a wide range of issues and ideas relevant to Central Pennsylvanians.

05/21/2020

Executive Director's Report | May 2020

Watch this month's Executive Director's Report

TAKE ACTION NOW: https://covid19.nlc.org/take-action/covid-19-action-campaigns/?utm_campaign=citiesareessential&utm_medium=email&utm_source=informz&utm_conte...

05/15/2020

News Release: PA Leads Nation in Local Government Revenue Loss Due to Pandemic - Immediate Federal Action Needed - The Pennsylvania Municipal League

PA Leads Nation in Local Government Revenue Loss Due to Pandemic – Immediate Federal Action Needed

PA LEADS NATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE LOSS DUE TO PANDEMIC Immediate Federal Action Needed Harrisburg, PA (May 15, 2020) – According to a recent analysis by the National League of Cities, Pennsylvania leads the nation in a very dubious category — local government revenue loss due to the pa...

05/08/2020

The League is undertaking a strategic assessment of our offerings and the roles we fill on behalf of our members.

We value your opinion and would be grateful for your participation. Please provide your input through the questionnaire here: https://www.research.net/r/PALeague2020

05/05/2020

Gov. Wolf Provides Business Guidance as Counties Move to Yellow Phase on May 8

Gov. Wolf Provides Business Guidance as Counties Move to Yellow Phase on May 8

To continue to limit the spread of COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf today provided guidance that details procedures businesses must follow to conduct in-person operations in counties slated to move to the yellow phase of reopening on May 8.

05/01/2020

On #GivingTuesdayNow, please join us in supporting our partner KABOOM! so when the time is right, we can build the inspiring playspaces that every kid needs to recover, heal and thrive - together. #PlayspaceEquity