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Contents: June 2008

Growing Pains from the Gas Boom
Companies from across the country are rolling into Pennsylvania to start drilling for natural gas. While that could be good news for the economy, townships are left to deal with the side effects, including damaged roads and altered landscapes.

Adhering to Liquid Fuels Rules
Liquid fuels money helps townships fund a variety of road-related expenditures. To avoid having to pay it back, townships must spend the money only as the state allows.

Testifying for Townships
When state legislators held hearings recently on intergovernmental cooperation and airport zoning requirements, PSATS was there to speak out on townships’ behalf.

Saving on Municipal Insurance
Premiums for property and casualty insurance are at their lowest levels in years, and the trend shows no sign of changing soon.

Managing PSATS’ Finances
This sixth installment of a series introducing PSATS staff focuses on the Management Services Department, which handles the Association’s fiscal affairs.

Building Magnificent Government
Motivational speaker Mark Towers shares how honoring and respecting others can lead to great things in local government.

Getting to Know the PSATS Executive Board
Meet Executive Board member Dennis Hameister, a long-time champion of multimunicipal cooperation.

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