Discover the latest changes and updates from Pennsylvania's state agencies, impacting everything from mortgage interest rates to healthcare funding.
New Maximum Lawful Rate of Interest for Residential Mortgages in July 2025
The Department of Banking and Securities has announced that the maximum lawful rate of interest for residential mortgages for the month of July 2025 will be 7.25%. This update is crucial for homeowners and potential buyers as it directly impacts mortgage affordability. For more detailed information, please refer to the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Cancellations and Rescheduling: DEP Meetings to Note
The Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Justice Advisory Board has canceled its scheduled meeting on August 12, 2025. The next meeting is now set for November 12, 2025, at the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg. Additionally, the Water Resources Advisory Committee's meeting on July 9, 2025, has also been canceled. For further details, including how to join future meetings and access agenda materials, please visit the respective board's or committee's website.
Significant Updates from the Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has made several important announcements this week. Firstly, there is an increase in funding for disproportionate share hospital payments for the fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling $45.638 million. This funding aims to enhance access to multiple types of medical care in economically distressed areas.
Additionally, the DHS has finalized a new class of disproportionate share payments amounting to $7.905 million for Medical Assistance (MA) enrolled acute care general hospitals. Moreover, the DHS has also issued a notice to increase income limits for the Subsidized Child Care Program, effective May 5, 2025, based on the 2025 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. For a comprehensive overview of these changes, please consult the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Executive and Regulatory Changes Across Various Pennsylvania Boards
Several executive and regulatory changes have been sanctioned across various Pennsylvania boards. The Executive Board has approved a reorganization of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, effective May 28, 2025. Meanwhile, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has received new regulations for consideration, including Reg. No. 57-337, which pertains to the Public Utility Commission's application of code to certificated water and wastewater utility acquisitions, mergers, and transfers.
For further details on these regulatory changes, please refer to the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Temporary Regulations and Rulemaking Announcements
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has announced temporary rulemaking that introduces new table games, side wagers, and variations to existing games available in the commonwealth. This includes additional payable options to existing side wagers.
Furthermore, the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators and the State Board of Massage Therapy have proposed amendments related to child abuse reporting requirements. The Department of Health has also issued a notice of intent to temporarily schedule certain Nitazene compounds. For a detailed breakdown of these temporary regulations and rulemaking announcements, please visit the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
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