The final phase of the Office of Open Record’s rollout of its new E-File Portal will be live on July 31, 2023. Beginning on this date, all OOR appeals will be conducted through the E-File Portal. Access will be granted…
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Informational Webinar
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau is hosting an informational webinar on Thursday, July 20, at 3 p.m. about the new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. Townships can click here to register for the webinar. The Rural…
PSATS Calls Out Commonwealth on Stormwater Double Standard
PSATS and other state municipal associations filed an amicus brief in Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, No. 9 MAP 2023, asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse the Commonwealth Court’s decision that the stormwater…
America250PA Celebration and Infrastructure Funding
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Coincidentally, 250 townships have passed a resolution to endorse the America250PA mission to Educate, Preserve, Innovate, and Celebrate…
Townships Represented at “Internet for All Event”
PSATS Director of Government Relations Joe Gerdes represented PSATS at the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Internet For All: Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania event yesterday. PSATS was a co-sponsor of the event attended by Governor Josh Shapiro and PA Broadband…
Some Pennsylvanians May Apply for Help with Water, Wastewater Bills
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has been reopened to help families with past-due water bills, terminated service, or termination notices. LIHWAP first opened in 2022 and helped 44,319 households in paying their water and wastewater bills. Pennsylvania received additional…
Recompete Pilot Program Funding for Distressed Communities Now Available
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications for the new $200 million Recompete Pilot Program to make investments in communities most in need of economic resources. The program is based on the belief that communities know best…
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Formula Grants
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Formula Grant Program offers funding for larger county & city local governments to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce energy use. Local governments may apply for a voucher for technical assistance, an equipment…
Reminder: Enter Your Salary Survey Data to Access Reports Earlier!
Make sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by July 31 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports for 2023! With inflation and challenges to…
Transportation Funding Survey
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) are requesting township participation in a survey about challenges related to transportation funding programs, including meeting required local match amounts, preparing applications, and administering awarded funds. Township officials…
