PSATS has several work groups to develop recommendations and compile good and bad experiences in a variety of topics. If you have any professional experiences, ideas or want to share your expertise on any of the topical task forces, please…
$14 Million Available to Support Law Enforcement Recruitment
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has grant funding to support the recruitment of approximately 2,000 new full-time law enforcement officers throughout the commonwealth. This solicitation is open to local law enforcement agencies to support Act 120 mandatory training…
Drought Watch Lifted for Six Counties, Drought Persists in 15 Others
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced that it is lifting a drought watch for Berks, Chester, Clarion, Fayette, Lehigh, and Venango counties. The drought watch remains in place for the following counties: Adams, Bucks, Cameron, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton,…
PSATS’ QuickBooks Series: Register Today!
Township treasurers, secretaries, and other administrative staff, are you looking to improve your QuickBooks skills? PSATS is offering a series of four virtual QuickBooks classes beginning Wednesday, October 25, and running into December. Space is filling up, so register today…
Commonwealth Awards Grants for Water Infrastructure, Watersheds
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the investment of $175.7 million for 25 drinking water and wastewater projects across 16 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. The projects include replacing lead pipes, rehabilitating aging water pumps, and reducing costs resulting from…
New Record Low PA Unemployment
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.4% in September, setting a new record low (records date back to January 1976). The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 3.8%. The Commonwealth’s unemployment…
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications until November 13
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 13. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Projects that will be considered should coordinate local land use with…
Reminder: Boating Facilities Grant Applications Due 10/23
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act Grant program until October 23. Townships are eligible to apply. Grants awarded through this program will reimburse recipients for up to 75% of the…
Reminder: Local Share Account Grant Program Accepting Applications Until 11/30
The state Department of Community and Economic Development now accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2023. You should not share your keystone login data to allow…
Volunteer Fire Companies Receive Grants
The Shapiro Administration announced that $880,000 in grants have been awarded to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded federally, grants were awarded on a cost-share basis for wildfire suppression equipment and protective clothing and other fire suppression…
