The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday, July 16, 2026. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will be entering Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and pushing into southern counties…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the investment of $306.4 million for 29 drinking water and wastewater projects across 23 counties. Townships or their authorities received several of these awards. The projects awarded funding will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment…
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is now accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund, and townships are eligible to apply until July 31. Applications must be submitted through DCED’s online single application for assistance. Transportation projects from $100,000 to $3 million are eligible. This opportunity is…
Last week, PSATS submitted comments to the federal Office of Management and Budget raising concerns about the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, which governs federal grants and cooperative agreements. PSATS raised concerns that the proposal will result in significant uncertainty in award funding,…
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…
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