A research brief published by the Independent Fiscal Office analyzed post-pandemic gasoline consumption trends. The report notes that pre-2020, gasoline consumption was trending downward primarily due to improved fuel efficiency; the pandemic accelerated this reduction with hybrid or full-time work-from-home…
Want to get more out of your conference experience? Sign up to be a conference ambassador! Share your knowledge and a little of your time by helping with one or more of these tasks during the Annual Conference: • Mingling…
Township officials are reminded that PSATS produces several valuable member resources that are available online and were mailed to each township in December. The 2023 Advertising Requirements for Townships is a useful desktop reference guide for when legal advertisements are…
Each session, PSATS releases policy statements, which represent its legislative agenda for the next two years. These policies are established through the Association’s resolutions process, where member townships debate and vote on resolutions at the Annual Conference. The resolutions that…
Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week. …
Are you ready for conference registration, which opens tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.? You should have the following information on hand to expedite your registration: • The PSATS ID number (the “C” number) for each person who is registering; •…
In Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, No. 260 M.D. 2018, 2023 WL 27942 (Pa.Cmwlth. Jan. 4, 2023), the Commonwealth Court ruled that a stormwater management charge imposed by a borough on all developed properties was…
Elected township auditor wages remain at $10 per hour under the Second Class Township Code. While there was legislation to increase this amount last year that passed the Senate, it was not considered by the House. As such, it “died”…
Attention township officials and staff! PSATS is currently accepting entries for its 2023 awards programs. The deadlines for entries are as follows: • Youth Awards: January 15 (to County Associations) • President’s Leadership Award: January 31 • Excellence in Intergovernmental…
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…
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