Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the third batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan has been sent to 619 municipalities that applied for the funding through the state Department of Community and Economic Development. To date payments have…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has $288 million available in grant funding for the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Grants will be awarded to partnerships between a state or local government and a provider of fixed broadband services. Projects should be…
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) posted a monthly economic update featuring recent data showing that the Consumer Price Index for the Philadelphia metro region grew by 4.9% in June, the largest increase since June 2008. This is due to strong gains in gasoline…
PSATS turned 100 years old this year in May. We are currently producing a commemorative centennial book that will take an in-depth look at PSATS’ history over the last century. It will include lots of photos and interviews with those who worked for or with…
Did you miss PSATS’ Town Hall yesterday? Not to worry. A recording of PSATS’ Summer Legislative Update Town Hall is now available. The session discussed the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview…
Rampant computer problems continue to plague the state Labor & Industry Unemployment Fund’s new system, with fraud attempts running even higher than before. PSATS reminds all townships to closely monitor and respond quickly to potentially fraudulent claims that ultimately will…
The Pennsylvania State Police have two new community-based initiatives: the Office of Community Engagement and the Community Access to Information Dashboard. The Office of Community Engagement works with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, legislators, and other law enforcement agencies to build…
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will hold a free webinar on the Basics of the Sunshine Law tomorrow, July 14, at 10 a.m. The training will include new requirements under Act 65 of 2021 that will require local governments…
Township officials are reminded that each township with a population of less than 50,000 must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible but…
Registration is now just three weeks away for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on Thursday, October 14, and PSATS’ 2021 Annual Business Meeting on Friday, October 15. Registration opens August 2 for the events which will both take place in the…
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