A long-standing priority of PSATS is set to become a reality next week, as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the launch of an expedited permitting initiative for land, air, and water-related projects. Beginning June 30, the Streamlining…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced the distribution of $164.5 million in natural gas impact fees collected from producers for the 2024 reporting year. This brings the cumulative total of impact fees collected since 2012 to more than $2.88…
The public portion of the state Department of Transportation’s heavy equipment auction begins today and runs until July 7. This year’s sale includes a wide range of surplus equipment, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more. The State Surplus Property Program…
The entire Commonwealth is in for a dangerous scorcher today, with extreme heat warnings in the eastern portion of the state and southwest and heat advisory’s everywhere else. Heat index values highs of up to 104 are expected as far…
Should residents have to pay to access public information? Should local governments be forced to spend taxpayer dollars on newspaper ads that few people read? In a recent op-ed, PSATS Executive Director David Sanko argues that outdated state laws are blocking…
U.S. Treasury sent a mass email notice to all municipalities earlier this week about delinquent 2025 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA/SLFRF) Reports. However, unless your township received a phone call or email from PSATS staff Holly Fishel or Katie Lizza about…
The persistent rains the last few months has relieved drought conditions that have plagued much of Pennsylvania over the last year. Last week, the Commonwealth Drought Task Force lifted a drought watch for twenty-one counties but kept the watch in…
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 30 townships in 18 counties, protecting them from future development. The program ensures that Pennsylvania farmers will have access to prime quality land…
Op-Ed Alert 2: The “Reporter” out of Pittsburgh published an op-ed written by PSATS executive director, Dave Sanko. Dave includes some updated information of interest.“A May 2024 Pew Research Center report found that only 4% of Americans prefer getting their local news from print…
We’ve just submitted an op-ed for publication that calls for a long-overdue change in how public information is shared in our state. As Pennsylvania celebrates its 250th anniversary, we believe it’s time to modernize outdated laws that require legal notices…
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