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Legislative Visits and Twitter
CCAP members and staff visited with members of the U.S. House and Senate while in D.C. this week for the NACo Legislative Conference.
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CFA Accepting Act 13 Grant Applications Starting March 1
The Commonwealth Financing Authority will be accepting the next round of applications for grants funded by Act 13 for watershed restoration, abandoned mine drainage abatement, baseline water quality data, orphan or abandoned well plugging, sewage facilities and flood mitigation programs starting March 1. The deadline for applications is June 30.
The applications in this round will be considered at the September CFA Board meeting. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority Act 13 Programs webpage. Questions should be directed to (717) 787-6245.
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Juvenile Justice Practitioner Forum March 21-23
"Building Upon What We Do Well: Improving Outcomes for Justice-Involved Youth," a Learning Institute on What Works in Juvenile Justice will be hosted by the Juvenile Detention Centers and Alternative Programs of Pennsylvania (JDCAP) and sponsored by the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) from March 21-23, in Pittsburgh.
The program will focus on engaging agency administrators, clerical staff, trainers, case manager and direct care staff with networking and education designed to help them initiate evidence-informed intervention strategies. Visit NPJS for more information.
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CFA Accepting Alternative and Clean Energy Grant Applications Until April 1
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for its Alternative and Clean Energy Grant Programs. Applications are due April 1.
The program funds activities to promote the utilization, development and construction of alternative and clean energy projects, infrastructure associated with compressed natural gas and liquified natural gas fueling stations, plus energy efficiency and energy conservation projects in the state.
The CFA board will consider these applications at its May meeting. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority Alternative and Clean Energy Grant Program webpage. Eligible applicants are encouraged to call (717) 787-6245 to discuss potential projects.
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State Grant Program for Court Interpreter Services Application Due April 1
$1.5 million has been appropriated to help defray the cost of compliance with language access requirements of the Pennsylvania Interpreter Act and Unified Judicial System regulations.
Applications for reimbursement are due April 1, 2016. Payment will be received by counties by June 30, 2016.
Call (717) 231-3300, x6657 for a procedure manual, application or more information.
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CCAP Spring Conference March 13-15
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania is proud to present the 2016 Spring Conference at the Hilton Harrisburg, March 13 - 15. Promotional materials have been emailed to all of our county and associate members so we hope you're making your plans to attend! The event now includes a Sunday night reception with Governor Wolf.
Current agenda information, the registration link to our online process, as well as hotel information and links to our hotel reservation online process can be found here.
Please note the deadline to reserve your room at the Hilton Harrisburg is February 11. The deadline to register with CCAP is March 4.
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| NACo Webinars
Registration is now open for the following NACo webinars:
- The Importance of Legal Counsel in Pretrial Justice, March 3, 2016, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
- 2016 County Health Rankings: Common Questions and Answers, March 10, 2016, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
- Using Pretrial Risk Assessment to Guide Release and Detention Decision-Making, March 17, 2016, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
- Defining Measurable Goals and Outcomes for Juvenile Justice Reform, March 21, 2016, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
- Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities (RED) in County Justice Systems, April 7, 2016, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Recordings of webinars from the past six months are available. To access these recordings, or for additional details and course registration information, please click here.
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