Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a disaster emergency declaration to activate more than 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard state active-duty members to support local officials in Philadelphia. The action was taken at the request of the City of Philadelphia in preparation for any potential…
April is National Safe Digging Month, and the Pennsylvania Utility Commission is reminding everyone of the importance of identifying underground infrastructure before digging and encouraging utilities and municipalities to explore the benefits of closer coordination for infrastructure projects. State law…
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is looking for nominations for Great Places, which are unique, memorable spaces that display community planning best practices and have exemplary character and a sustainable vision for tomorrow. Townships can nominate a…
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported phone scam. The scam involves calls that mimic the AOPC’s telephone number, and those targeted are told of alleged unpaid court fines…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has established a new Office of Recovery Programs to oversee the implementation of economic stimulus funds, including the American Rescue Plan. The office will be led by a chief recovery officer, who will focus…
Unrelated to any possible new infrastructure funding being discussed in Washington, The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for $1 billion in current discretionary grant funding for infrastructure projects that benefit communities both large and small. Local governments may…
The Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute is planning to host virtual training for managers and others that host the public in sports venues and event facilities. The Sport Event Risk Management course will build sport and special event risk management capabilities…
Pennsylvania One Call will host a Virtual Safety DayApril 21. The free virtual event will feature a wide range of training, including partners from LTAP, OSHA, and more. Participants can build a day planner with the sessions they want to…
PSATS is building a list of potential candidates to be considered to serve on a variety of advisory State Board and Commissions. If you have special interests in serving, please let us know as soon as possible. Current areas of…
PSATS would like to remind you about another of its Premier Partners, the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT), which can help townships manage their American Rescue Plan federal funding while you are deciding what to spend it on. …
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