Gov. Tom Wolf gave his final 2022-23 budget address yesterday. Where previous budgets called for a package of new taxes, including a municipal tax for the Pennsylvania State Police and a natural gas severance tax, this budget does not ask…
Townships Urged to Complete Critical Lawsuit Survey
Township officials are urged to complete a critical survey that could help provide the data necessary to keep lawsuits and liability insurance from getting even more expensive for all townships. Due to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision, the state legislature…
Final Wolf Budget Address Live Tomorrow
Unlike last year when Governor Tom Wolf chose to deliver a video budget address due to COVID-19 concerns, the governor is scheduled to return to the House chamber to speak in person beginning at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 8. The…
Legislative Redistricting Commission Approves State House, Senate Maps
On Friday, the 2021 Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment approved the Final Reapportionment Plan for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate. Click here to view the final maps. Appeals muse be filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court by March 6.
DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is now accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities. Applications…
Reminder: Minimum Training Requirements for New CDL Drivers
Beginning today, all persons who apply to obtain their first CDL Class A or Class B license (or who applies for an upgrade to a higher class of CDL, or an S, P, or H endorsement for the first time)…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Slow for Third Week in a Row
New case rates of COVID-19 dropped for the third week in a row to 50,789, or a 34% drop compared to the prior week. The commonwealth dropped to 45th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Alaska, Tennessee, and Mississippi now…
2023 Parade of Flags at the Annual Conference
PSATS is planning a new way to celebrate townships and their presence at the 2023 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show with a new event: The Parade of Flags. More information will follow soon, but to register for this event which…
Homeowner Assistance Program Now Open
Homeowners struggling with mortgage payments or other housing expenses due to COVID-19 pandemic-related financial hardships may apply for relief if their household income is at or below 150% of the area median income. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has $350…
Shapiro Calls for Police and First Responder Funding
Atty. Gen. Josh Shapiro has asked the legislature to take action to help alleviate staffing shortages in police and emergency services and help communities provide public safety services. Shapiro’s plan includes: Expansion of Act 89 funding for the Municipal Police…
