PSATS offers prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to PA Senator Bob Casey. Yesterday, our senior U.S. Senator announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He expects surgery, treatment and full recovery to not impact his…
Pa. Farm Show Opens Tomorrow, Public Officials Day Slated for Wednesday
The 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show opens tomorrow at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg and continues through January 14. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Progress.” The Food Court opens today at noon. Parking is $15 this year and payment…
PA Loses Population Since 2020
Idaho, Montana and South Carolina (ranked 1,2,3) were the biggest winners while New York, California and Illinois were the biggest losers (ranked 50,49,48). Pennsylvania was 29th. The Independent Fiscal Office released a Research Brief based on recently released state population…
PA Turnpike Commission 5% Toll Increase Takes Effect Sunday
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is reminding motorists that a 5% toll increase will take effect for all E-ZPass and Toll-by-Plate customers on Sunday, January 8. The most common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase from $1.70 to $1.80 for…
Free Webinars Explain PHMC Historic Preservation Grants
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office is offering two informative webinars to explain the Keystone Historic Preservation grant program, how to create competitive applications, and how to connect with program staff. The webinars are free but registration is required. Both…
Time is Running Out for FCC Map Challenges! Challenges Due January 13
Township officials and residents are running out of time to review and submit challenges to the new Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access map. The map’s accuracy is crucial for the commonwealth to receive sufficient federal funding to ensure high-speed internet…
PennDOT Accepting Green Light-Go Applications
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for approximately $40 million in grants for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. Applications are due January 31. A 20% match is…
Townships Receive Traffic Light Grants
Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that $15 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding is being distributed to 32 municipalities statewide to fund 36 safety projects. Projects were selected based on safety benefits and effectiveness, cost, and regional impact. PSATS…
State Revenues Again Beats Projections
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released December 2022 revenue reports. The state collected $4 billion in December, the sixth month of the fiscal year, 11.9% above IFO’s official estimate. Fiscal year-to-date general fund collections total $19.7…
Revised WOTUS Rule Adopted
In an end-of-year surprise, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a final rule establishing a revised definition of “waters of the U.S.,” which defines which waterways will need a permit and federal oversight….
