Act 47 of 2026 took effect last week, which updates Pennsylvania’s Telemarketer Registration Act for the first time in nearly 30 years. It is intended to address the technology and tactics scammers and telemarketers use today. Under Act 47, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing…
Has your township successfully preserved a historic place or celebrated a historical event? Consider submitting your success story to the State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) for recognition through the Community Initiative Award program. This state program recognizes preservation success…
Applications for PennDOT’s Multimodal Grants are due October 30. This funding provides funding for priority investments in any transportation mode through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Statewide Competitive Funding Program. The MTF program provides grants to ensure a safe and reliable…
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is accepting proposals for financial support for new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use development projects until October 30. Mixed-use projects combine residential and retail/commercial space in the same building and often catalyze neighborhood revitalization. Examples…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the investment of $190 million for 24 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 19 counties. Townships or their authorities received several of these awards. Click here for the press release. The projects awarded…
Just in time for tomorrow’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) released a simple step-by-step guide to help Pennsylvanians safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications. Sites will be available tomorrow, October…
The Office of Open Records recently conducted a survey of 1,265 Agency Open Records Officers (AOROS) across the commonwealth. The 2026 report indicates that the use and misuse of AI, combined with widespread use of the Right-to-Know Law by commercial…
Tomorrow, October 22 at 3 p.m., PSATS will be hosting the webinar Understanding Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Order, during which Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Robinson will discuss the requirements of Executive Order 2026-05 and its ramifications for municipalities…
PennDOT is now accepting pre-scoping forms for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. Prior to applying for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form to the Bureau…
Keystone Historic Preservation Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic properties for the benefit of the public. The PA State Historic Preservation Office is offering two free informative webinars for anyone interested in learning more about the…
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