The Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Department cited the pandemic’s impact on states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant…
FCC Collecting Broadband Experiences, Speed App Data
The Federal Communications Commission is collecting broadband information from consumers to create maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, or lack of access. By reaching out to consumers, the FCC believes it can build more accurate maps that show…
PSATS Staff Opportunities
Do you have special talents to share with others to preserve commonsense and local government? PSATS, your member service organization, is looking to add new talent to our extraordinary staff in Enola. Fiscal and administrative support, benefits coordination, marketing, strong…
Reminder: DUNS Number Required for Reporting Rescue Funds
Township officials may notice certain interest groups and vendors attempting to provide guidance on the new federal funds that municipalities will receive in a few weeks. Some may be appealing to larger municipalities or counties and provide guidance that may…
Pennsylvania’s Enhanced “Move Over Law” Takes Effect
Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to either move over or, if they are unable to safely merge into a lane that is further away from the response area, to slow to at least 20…
2020 Census Apportionment Results Announced
The U.S. Census Bureau announced yesterday that the 2020 Census shows the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020 was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and…
OOR to Conduct Study of Agency Websites; PSATS Looking for Township Models to Highlight
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records will be reviewing how agencies post Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) information on their websites. The OOR will publish a report highlighting best practices for using websites to make it easier for residents and businesses to…
National Work Zone Awareness Week to be Held April 26-30
The 2021 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will be held April 26-30, and the theme is “Drive Save. Work Safe. Save Lives”. This year, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be hosting the NWZAW kick-off press event on Tuesday, April…
Governor Signs Law Extending Local Tax Deadline
Yesterday, Governor Wolf signed House Bill 766 into law, which will amend the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to extend the due date of Pennsylvania corporate tax returns and allow the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to coordinate…
Show Us the Money! Townships Among Recipients for CFA, PennVEST Awards
Yesterday, the Commonwealth Financing Authority and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority announced grant and loan awards. Many townships are among the recipients. Congratulations! The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved $48 million in funding for 116 new projects in 45 counties from…
