PSATS and other state municipal associations filed an amicus brief in Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, No. 9 MAP 2023, asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse the Commonwealth Court’s decision that the stormwater…
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Coincidentally, 250 townships have passed a resolution to endorse the America250PA mission to Educate, Preserve, Innovate, and Celebrate…
PSATS Director of Government Relations Joe Gerdes represented PSATS at the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Internet For All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania event yesterday. PSATS was a co-sponsor of the event attended by Governor Josh Shapiro and PA Broadband…
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has been reopened to help families with past-due water bills, terminated service, or termination notices. LIHWAP first opened in 2022 and helped 44,319 households in paying their water and wastewater bills. Pennsylvania received additional…
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications for the new $200 million Recompete Pilot Program to make investments in communities most in need of economic resources. The program is based on the belief that communities know best…
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Formula Grant Program offers funding for larger county & city local governments to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy use. Local governments may apply for a voucher for technical assistance, an equipment…
Make sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by July 31 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports for 2023! With inflation and challenges to…
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) are requesting township participation in a survey about challenges related to transportation funding programs, including meeting required local match amounts, preparing applications, and administering awarded funds. Township officials…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the combined Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs. Up to $3.16 billion is available for planning and construction projects. Townships are eligible to apply through September 28,…
PennDOT is accepting applications for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside through September 15. A required draft application is due by Monday, July 17, for district review. Townships are eligible to apply, and no fund match is required! Funding is available for transportation alternatives,…
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