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…
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…
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 As Pennsylvania celebrates its 250th anniversary, we believe it’s time to modernize outdated laws that require legal notices…
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,…
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…
Former PSATS Executive Director R. Keith Hite passed on June 16 after a struggle with cancer. Hite was executive director of PSATS from 2000 to 2009, when he wrapped up a 30-year career with PSATS. He is survived by his wife,…
Copying the bicentennial license plates from 1976, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced yesterday that the Liberty Bell plate is back and renamed “Let Freedom Ring.” The new license plate is available for all Pennsylvanians to order ahead of the 250th anniversary…
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…
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 400 vehicles on Tuesday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks,…
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued revised rules for funding for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. As such, any applications submitted earlier this year in Round One…
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