PSATS is calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to veto Senate Bill 349, legislation that would establish a statewide solar decommissioning framework while invalidating local solar decommissioning ordinances adopted by municipalities across Pennsylvania. For years, township officials have worked proactively to…
The U.S. Post Office will increase the cost of first class stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective Sunday, July 12. This means that the price of stamps has doubled since 2007. Other mail services products will increase by…
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a toll increase for January 2027 of 3.5%. Those with E-Z Pass will see rates increase from 7.3 to 7.5 cents per mile, plus $1.13 to $1.17 for every overhead gantry a driver passes. Those who don’t have…
Last week, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposed two permit updates that would require wastewater treatment facilities to monitor PFOS and PFOA in any biosolids that they produce for land application. The intent is to remove these “forever” chemicals from biosolids to prevent pollution of farm…
This weekend, 64 of 67 Pennsylvania counties experienced damage due to storms, and some remain without power. Flooding, as well as downed trees and powerlines, made many local and state roads impassable. Assessments are now being completed to determine the level of damage, as eligibility for federal and state programs are based on countywide damage. If…
Thanks to township input, data entry and report access have been streamlined in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool, and participating townships can access results year-round! Salary Survey reports are a real-time compilation of the latest entries. If you participated in 2025, your previous answers have…
Last week, the Commonwealth Drought Task Force met and moved four southeastern counties from drought watch into drought warning status: Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Lehigh. Drought declarations are based on an analysis of stream flow, groundwater levels, precipitation, and soil moisture….
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency announced over $8 million in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) for innovative approaches addressing persistent and emerging public safety needs, as well as for strengthening public safety data infrastructure and expanding PCCD’s research and…
Professor Nicholas Croce at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking interested townships for a Townships & Technologies initiative. Townships will be paired with graduate students from the School of Public and International Affairs to work on specific challenges related to technology…
The commonwealth ended the 2025-2026 fiscal year with revenues above projections. According to the Independent Fiscal Office, the overage was $1 billion or 2.1% over projections. Compared to the prior fiscal year, collections were $2.52 billion higher. Sales and use tax collections were $293 million, or 1.9% over projections…
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