The state Budget was due yesterday and today marks the first day off a new fiscal year. There are 182 days until township budgets are due and 176 days until Christmas! Deadlines apparently can sneak up on you! Remember, if…
Pennsylvania Preserves Farms in Townships Across the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 30 townships in 18 counties, protecting them from future development. The program ensures that Pennsylvania farmers will have access to prime quality land…
“Democracy Demands Free Access to Public Information”
Op-Ed Alert 2: The “Reporter” out of Pittsburgh published an op-ed written by PSATS executive director, Dave Sanko. Dave includes some updated information of interest.“A May 2024 Pew Research Center report found that only 4% of Americans prefer getting their local news from print…
Op-Ed Alert: Charging for Public Information Is Undemocratic — It’s Time to Break the Monopoly
We’ve just submitted an op-ed for publication that calls for a long-overdue change in how public information is shared in our state. As Pennsylvania celebrates its 250th anniversary, we believe it’s time to modernize outdated laws that require legal notices…
Shapiro Promotes Improvements to Speed of State Permit Review, DEP Tracking Site
Gov. Josh Shapiro is crediting his Administration’s work to speed state permit reviews as a key factor in securing a $20 billion investment from Amazon in artificial intelligence data centers in Pennsylvania. He noted the Pennsylvania Permit Fast Track program,…
Natural Gas Impact Fee Outlook Released
The Independent Fiscal Office released a report on the calendar year 2024 natural gas impact fee that will be distributed in July 2025, as well as the future outlook for the fee. According to the report, the Public Utility Commission…
Supreme Court Rejects Higher Standard for Reverse Discrimination Claims
In Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a plaintiff who alleged “reverse discrimination” in an employment decision. Marlean Ames was hired in 2004 as an employee at a youth…
Celebrate U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary (and Flag Day!)
In advance of the country’s 250th celebrations next year, the U.S. Army is holdings its 250th Birthday Celebration this weekend in Philadelphia, where it was formed. June 14, Flag Day, marks 250 years since the formation of the U.S. Army…
Shapiro Issues Statement on Planned Protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations and protests expected across Pennsylvania this weekend, Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a statement recognizing the right to peacefully protest, while urging protestors to remain peaceful, lawful, and orderly. He emphasized that his Administration is working with…
PA Turnpike Begins Tollbooth Removal
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has begun removing toll plazas along its system. Starting with the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476), contractors have completely removed the tollbooths and canopy from the interchange. Toll plazas are being demolished…
