Pennsylvania has been awarded $2.88 million to support rural public schools, roads, and other municipal services through the federal Secure Rural Schools Program. The funds will be received by communities in the Allegheny National Forest. A portion of these funds…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and equipment purchases directly…
Every township that received American Rescue Plan funds must file a Project and Expenditure Report with the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 30. To help you with this filing, PSATS recorded a Town Hall on Filing the ARPA…
Acting Secretary of Community and Economic Development Neil Weaver today recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents. “It’s an honor to recognize all of these local officials,…
The costs of supplies, goods and services continue to spiral out of control for townships and families alike as a result of the highest inflation rates in 6 presidents and over 40 years. The inflation rate of 8.5% is the…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the state Department of Labor & Industry and the Office of Administration are partnering with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania to study the feasibility of imposing the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standards on…
Your Washington representatives have access to more money for your community. Sen. Bob Casey and many members of the PA Congressional delegation are accepting competitive FY23 appropriations requests for congressional earmarks before the end of this month. Stakeholders across Pennsylvania…
PSATS staff will host a Town Hall on Filing the ARPA Project and Expenditure Report this afternoon at 2 p.m. and again tomorrow, April 13, at 10 a.m. During these virtual sessions, PSATS staff will demonstrate the most efficient way…
PSATS staff will host a Town Hall on Filing the ARPA Project and Expenditure Report tomorrow, April 12, at 2 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 13, at 10 a.m. During these virtual sessions, PSATS staff will demonstrate the most…
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society is offering a virtual class on Accessible and Safe Playgrounds tomorrow, April 12, at 1 p.m. This class will review the federal regulatory playground requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discuss…
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