Last year, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) distributed over 9,000 laptops to 117 applicants, including many municipalities and other institutions, across 42 counties through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program. This program provides laptops to municipalities and other entities for use…
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation,…
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will testify before the House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development Committee on Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. in the Capitol. He will discuss township efforts to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday! Get Involved: •…
PennDOT wants to know your thoughts about the Department’s latest efforts to provide winter services to state roads. Click here for a 5-minute anonymous survey, which will be open through April 28th. The survey consists of 16 questions about the drivability of…
Semiquincentennial Grants are available for programming, projects, and events to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Townships are eligible to apply through May 15, 2025 for $1 million in Semiquin Grants toward expenses for programming, projects or…
Yesterday, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Portal, also known as SLFRF, opened for the 2025 reports. However, it appears that the report is in the process of being updated and is not yet fully functional. In addition, it appears…
No, it’s not an April Fool’s Joke! Help us hold off costly state mandated OSHA rules for townships and first responders. Advocacy efforts from members like you have helped stall HB 308 in the House, but we haven’t stopped it yet. Under this…
PennDOT will be accepting applications for the 2025 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program from June 1 through June 30, 2025. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian…
This event is a must-attend for township and municipal officials in Pennsylvania, offering top-notch educational sessions and the largest municipal exhibit show in the state. Register today or find out more at conference.psats.org.
PSATS continues to hear of increased numbers of Right-to-Know Law requests. As a reminder, there are tools available under current law that can help address certain types of requests. First, townships can have a policy to only accept requests on…
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