PSATS is hosting free educational workshops intended for public officials and employees to learn more about utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Contact Scott Coburn at scoburn@psats.org to register. Upcoming dates and locations are:
PennDOT Accepting Pre-scoping Forms for Automated Red-Light Enforcement Grants
PennDOT is accepting applications for the 2023 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program until June 30. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements;…
FCC Releases Updated Broadband Map
The Federal Communications Commission has released updates to its National Broadband Map. The updated map includes availability data reported through December 31, 2022, as well as challenges made to that data more recently. According to the FCC, the updated map identifies…
State Revenues Reported for May 2023
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released the May 2023 revenue reports. The state collected $3.3 billion in May, the 11th month of the fiscal year, 2.5% below IFO’s official estimate. Fiscal year-to-date general fund collections total…
Relive the Annual Conference … or See What You Missed!
Digital Edition Available NowIn its annual conference edition, the Township News recaps the 100th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show. Read a summary of all the speakers, learn how the heads of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Community and Economic…
Automated Red-Light Enforcement Grants Due June 30
PennDOT is now accepting applications for the 2023 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program until June 30. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian…
Ride and Drive Electric Program Grants Available
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation through the U.S. Department of Energy is accepting applications for the new Ride and Drive Electric grant program. This program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support electric vehicle charging reliability; up…
PUC Holding Hearings on Service Complaints Against Frontier
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers that it will hold a series of hearings June 6, 7, and 8 in Tioga, Bradford, and Wyoming counties to gather public input in a case involving complaints about telephone and/or internet…
Newly Revised Sunshine/RTK Manual Now Available!
Did you know that PSATS has a valuable tool to help your township better understand and comply with the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law? In addition to easy-to-follow guidance and frequently asked questions, the manual includes updated copies of these…
New 2023 Ethics Manual Helps Township Officials Navigate Personal Responsibilities
Did you know that all township elected officials and many appointed officials and employees must follow the State Ethics Law? Did you know that it is a personal responsibility to follow this law? Take the guesswork out of ethics and…
