On February 3rd, Governor Shapiro gave his 2026 Budget address in which he proposed 53.3 billion dollars, which is an increase of 2.7 billion dollars, or a 5.4% increase.  Currently, the Senate and House are in budget hearings from February 24th to March 20th.  The House will be going into session on March 23rd and the Senate on March 16th.  Below are the tentative House and Senate session schedules: 

Want to show your PLS pride and support the education of the future generation of land surveyors in Pennsylvania? Order a custom signet ring with your surveying license number! These custom rings cost $50, and you can stamp PA PLS and/or your PLS license number. Mike Given will be delivering rings at the Southwest Chapter meeting on February 26 and the March PSLS Board meeting on March 13. If you or someone you know is attending either of those meetings, the rings can be pic

Joseph Knapick, PLS, owner of Keefer & Associates Land Surveying of Sunbury, PA, attended a career fair at his alma-mater, Shamokin Area Junior-Senior High School on Friday, November 14th.