The Office of the Auditor General has released the 2026 Pension State Aid Unit Values. The adjusted unit value for 2025 is $6,212.0382, down slightly from $6,285.7665 in 2025. The revised unit value is $6,542.8096, down from $6,665.6690 in 2025….
NATaT Urges FCC to Protect Local Authority Over Rights-Of-Way in Broadband Deployment
The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its recent order, Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, on behalf of its member towns and townships. PSATS and…
Trump Executive Order Criticizes Stormwater Fees, “Rain Taxes”
Late last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order revoking a 2009 federal coordination directive that was issued under former President Barack Obama telling federal agencies how to organize themselves around Bay cleanup. It did not impose any requirements…
Patriot Day: 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day and has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. Flags at public buildings are to fly at half-staff today in observance of Patriot Day…
New State Archives Exhibit, Heroes of Flight 93 and First Responders
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission opened a new exhibit at the State Archives, “Witness to History: Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.” The exhibit honors the ultimate sacrifices made by the 40 passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93, who heroically…
PA State Police Offer Skill Games Guidance as Seizure Deadline Approaches
Pennsylvania State Police have released guidance and recommendations as the deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games looms, saying they plan to seize the machines if lawmakers do not take action by next month. The October 13, 2026, deadline was set by…
Salary Survey Spotlight – PTO Trends Over Time
The labor market has changed a lot over the years, and expectations from employers and employees have changed with it. For example, about 70% of townships participating in the Salary Survey in 2018 reported that paid time off did not vary based…
Reminder: Free, In-Person Cybersecurity Training Events Scheduled for Local Governments
The Pennsylvania State Police, Office of Homeland Security, and PA CyberCom will host four cybersecurity workshops geared toward local government and school personnel across the commonwealth. These interactive, hands-on sessions are designed to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, preparedness, and resilience. Topics include Cyber Threat Landscape…
Countdown to Constitution Day!
On this day in history, September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally declared the new nation to be the “United States of America,” replacing the previously used term “United Colonies.”
Correction: Missing Links for COSTARS Regional Member Training Workshop: Central Region
We apologize that the links for this article were missing in yesterday’s edition. Here is the corrected article. COSTARS will be hosting a free member training workshop for central Pennsylvania members on September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in Williamsport, Lycoming County. This session will help members learn more about the COSTARS…
