The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released its final order for a model tariff for large-load customers — including rapidly expanding data centers. This action builds on the PUC’s work to address the rapid expansion of large-load customers and the potential impacts on infrastructure…
As previously reported in the PSATS Morning News, a divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled that a stormwater management charge imposed by the Borough of West Chester was a tax that could not be collected from West Chester University, a…
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and motorists; and…
The state Department of Transportation announced that the number of people killed in traffic crashes in 2025 dropped to 1,047 which was 80 fewer than in 2024. “Even one life lost is one too many, so while this decrease is good news, Pennsylvania remains committed to moving toward zero deaths on…
Each May, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th and a week of observances recognizing officers who given their lives in the line…
The state Department of Transportation announced federal investments of more than $74 million in 72 projects in 38 counties to improve community resources and public accessibility around the Commonwealth. The projects are funded as part of the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface…
In case you missed it, U.S. Department of Justice has extended the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance dates for local governments by one year. The compliance deadline for municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more was supposed to take effect last month but has been extended to April…
Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 16 of 2026 (SB 867), which establishes an updated process in the Uniform Construction Code for the review and adoption of accessibility codes. A new statewide Accessibility Advisory Board will be appointed to review the accessibility provisions portion of the UCC regulations and submit a report to…
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is awarding over $6.4 million to 19 projects to improve water availability and quality during critical low flow periods. These projects are estimated to deliver nearly 1.5 billion gallons of water savings a year, including the following: Click…
Governor Shapiro announced $10 million in funding for seven projects through the PA Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program. These projects will develop or convert buildings or land for mixed-use, including new residential homes. This is more evidence that all the housing options currently discussed are already allowed using…
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