The state Department of Transportation’s survey of municipal needs for a municipal guidebook on unmanned automated vehicles (AVs) is due today. Please take the three-minute survey at the link if you have not done so already: Preparing for Automated Vehicles:…
The Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee released a report yesterday on Limitations on Liability under Pennsylvania’s Sovereign and Governmental Immunity Laws. The report is due to recent court decisions that questioned the whether the current damage caps on the…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of 15 community, economic development and revitalization projects throughout Pennsylvania. $10 million in funding was awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Projects include a new Community Recreation Center for Doylestown Township, Bucks County….
The Independent Fiscal Office released an Impact Fee Update and Outlook, which compares distributions from the last four years. Based on current and projected natural gas prices, the fee schedule will likely rise to its highest rate for 2022. Well-drilling…
The post-pandemic workplace looks different for many, and that includes townships and staff as well. Our August issue of the Pa. Township News will include a feature on how townships navigated the pandemic workplace and how it may have changed…
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2021 estimates of the total population at the municipal level. Populations estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate total population as of July 1, 2021. Urban centers like New York, Baltimore and…
How did a PSATS education assist you in your job as a supervisor or township official? The Pa. Township News wants to know. Our August issue will feature a “Back to School” theme and one of the stories will focus…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that it collected $234 million in natural gas impact fees for calendar year 2021, which will be distributed in early July. Counties and municipalities directly affected by drilling will receive $123 million of…
In the next 10 years, unmanned automated vehicles (AVs) will begin to operate on Pennsylvania roadways. These could include fully-automated long-haul trucks, privately owned AVs, or shared AV (“robotaxi”) fleets. As the lead regulatory agency for automated vehicles, the state…
The state Department of Transportation is also asking for the public to complete a survey by June 30 on the Department’s plans to place electric vehicle charging stations with federal funding. The stations will be prioritized at every 50 miles…
When elected or appointed, township officials automatically become PSATS members through their township's membership. If you're an elected or appointed township official in Pennsylvania and are unsure about your entity’s membership status with PSATS, your board secretary or manager can provide the necessary details.
PSATS offers its members exclusive access to training, resources, and events via the member portal at PSATS.org. If you have any questions about PSATS.org or your membership that aren't covered on our FAQ page, please submit a message, and we'll be happy to follow up with you.
© 2025 - PSATS | All rights reserved