PSATS’ four population group standing committees would like your input and feedback. This week there will be four virtual town hall meetings. One of the topics that we hope to discuss on the calls is moving electronic advertising legislation this…
PA Unemployment Rate Up in February
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2023. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point (0.1%) over the month to 4.4% in February. The U.S. unemployment rate…
Reminder: DCNR Recreation Grant Applications Due April 5
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2023 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Townships are eligible to apply, and all applications are due by April 5 through DCNR’s Grants portal. …
Reminder: PENNVEST Outreach Events on Funding Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has scheduled outreach events at locations across the state. These sessions cover the various clean water programs implemented through funding provided by the State Revolving Fund. Programs include drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, non-point source,…
Canoe Access Development Grants Available for Western Pennsylvania
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has announced the availability of technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 through its Canoe Access Development Fund for the construction and enhancement of canoe and kayak access locations. Townships in the Western PA region…
Important Audit Announcement for 2023 Liquid Fuels Distributions
As the state Office of Comptroller Operations is moving away from paper checks, some townships that did not have a direct deposit set up for their state fund may find that their 2023 Liquid Fuels deposit was made into a…
Power of One Opportunity
PSATS is looking for volunteers for Wednesday, April 12 starting at 9am. Volunteers would be helping to stuff welcome totes for the PSATS Conference. If you or anyone in your township would like to volunteer, please contact Member Services at…
Partial Scholarships for Secretaries and Administrators Class
PSATS is hosting a Basic Training for Secretaries and Administrators class in East Providence Township, Bedford County, on Monday, April 10. In the class, Judy Lizza, an experienced township administrator, will cover a range of topics, including budgeting, purchasing, advertising,…
DCED Accepting Applications for Act 13 Grants
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2023. Several specific grant programs are funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or call…
Fed Hikes Interest Rates to Highest Level since 2007
The U.S. Federal Reserve once again increased its short-term interest rate, its ninth in the last year. This time the increase is by a quarter of a percentage point and officials indicated that increases are nearly at an end as…
