August 11 marks National 811 Day, which serves as a reminder that safe excavation begins long before the first shovel enters the ground. Beneath yards, sidewalks, and streets are utility lines that provide natural gas, electricity, drinking water, internet service, and more. A call to have underground utility…
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for FY26 Community Policing Development Microgrants. Local law enforcement agencies are eligible to apply through August 17, 2026, toward demonstration or pilot projects to implement innovative or…
Last week, the Pennsylvania Transportation Commission adopted the 2027 12-year Program, which is Pennsylvania’s official mid-range planning tool. It lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding to projects over a 12-year period. The first four years comprise the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). …
The state Department of General Services has opened the online auction for surplus Commonwealth equipment, providing an opportunity to bid on a wide range of items, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more through August 14. The auction is open to the public and includes high-quality, previously state-owned equipment used by…
Due to volatile fuel prices (diesel, gas, electricity), the Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the allowable mileage rate for business use of a personal vehicle will increase from 72.5 cents per mile to 76 cents per mile. The new mileage rate eligibility took effect July 1, 2026, and…
PSATS’ Salary Survey Plus portal will be down for maintenance today through August 14 to roll out a new user interface. The new interface will feature a more modern look and feel that will be easier to navigate. Salary Survey processors will easily see their progress…
Pennsylvania residents are being urged to watch for Japanese knotweed, one of the state’s most aggressive invasive plants. Often mistaken for bamboo, the fast-growing plant can reach heights of 3 to 12 feet and spread rapidly through an extensive underground root…
Summer months are the highest for Lyme Disease and other tickborne illness outbreaks across the country. According to the CDC, an estimated 31 million people are bitten by ticks each year, with most encounters taking place between April and October….
Earlier this week, a Lycoming County judge ruled that a stormwater management fee imposed by a municipal authority was permissible under the Municipal Authorities Act. Several property owners in the City of Williamsport and Loyalsock Township argued that the Pennsylvania…
PSATS’ Salary Survey Plus program will be down for maintenance the week of August 10 through August 14 to roll out a new user interface. Townships interested in accessing salary and benefits insights this week should log in through psats.org before this scheduled downtime. The…
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