URGENT—
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR U.S. SENATORS TODAY
PSATS has just learned today that the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on Monday, May 12 on HR 980/S. 2123, legislation that would mandate collective bargaining rights for state and local public safety employees.
PSATS has already written to both Senators Specter and Casey in opposition to this bill.
It is urgent that you also contact Senators Specter and Casey to vote against these bills.
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PA Senate Passes County-Wide Earned Income Tax Collection
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New Course: The Open Records Act: What is New, and What has Stayed the Same
Franklin County - Details
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - $35.00
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Pike County - Details
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - $35.00
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Monroe County - Details
Monday, June 16, 2008 - $35.00
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
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Click here to register online |
Saving $ - Managing Water:
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - Harrisburg, PA
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Governor Signs Updated Open Records Law
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Sixteenth Annual Pennsylvania GIS Conference Announced
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Act 537 Proposals
Click here to access DEP's proposed revisions to its Act 537 guidance documents |
 Members-Only Area
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Studies Look at Role of State's Local Governments
Three studies recently released look at the long-term future of Pennsylvania's communities.
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State Planning Board Calls for Changes in Township Governance
Recommendations in a recent report submitted by the State Planning Board to the governor could change the way townships do business. See the report here or read about it in the Pennsylvania Township News. |
NIMS & FEMA Information
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The Basic Training Course is now available on CD
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for more information. For Municipal Tax Collectors - Check
this out. |
The Pennsylvania Pandemic Preparedness Website
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Growth, Economic Development, and Local Government Structure in Pennsylvania
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The Great Debate: Are fewer, bigger governments better?
Pennsylvania has too many local governments, critics say, but a new report written by sprawl and consolidation expert Wendell Cox has found that while Pennsylvania has its demons, local government isn't one of them and residents rather like their system of local governance. Read more about the Cox report and why smaller government is better government in the September cover story of the Pennsylvania Township News.
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Now Available Online
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Now Register Online for PA Local Government Training Partnership classes
Just select the Register Online option for any class.
For details, see the PA Local Government Training Partnership Course Calendar. |
