PSATS is urging township officials to participate in a Public Forum to be held by the state Department of Transportation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. this evening. The forum will feature Secretary of Transportation Yassmin Gramian, P.E., who will be…
Police Commission Issues Temporary Regulations for Mental Health Evaluations
The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission has published a temporary rulemaking to implement Act 59 of 2020, which provides for mental health evaluations of law enforcement officers. The rulemaking addresses confidentiality of requests or recommendations for mental health evaluations,…
State Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the launch of a program that will deliver rapid relief to millions of Pennsylvanians at risk of eviction or loss of utility service. With federal funds allocated through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the…
State Changes Filing for State Income Tax to May 17
The State Revenue Department announced that the PA State Income tax filing deadline has been moved from April 15 to May 17 to match the IRS dates. Revenue suggested that current PA law requires the filing dates to match the…
USDA Increases Limits for Water, Wastewater Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in rural America from $100,000 to $200,000. The funds may be used to extend and improve…
IRS Postpones Federal Income Tax Filing until May 17
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. Click here for more.
DCNR Announces Land and Water Trail Plan
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has released Pennsylvania’s new Land and Water Trail Network Strategic Plan extending through 2024. The plan’s vision is to develop a statewide land and water trail network to facilitate recreation, transportation,…
No Pot of Gold for St. Patrick’s Day
Yesterday, PSATS issued a news release reflecting comments received since Executive Director Dave Sanko’s appointment to Gov. Tom Wolf’s new Transportation Revenue Options Commission. Sanko was named to represent townships and other local governments in looking for ways to fund…
Township Officials Can Grade PennDOT’s Winter Maintenance Performance
Township officials may take a brief anonymous survey until April 6 to grade the state Department of Transportation’s winter services, rank snow removal priorities, and provide expectations for timely response for safe and passable roadways. Click here to take the…
DCNR Accepting Applications for Grants to Fight Wildfires
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and equipment purchases…
