The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released September 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $4 billion and were $551 million, or 16%, higher than estimates. The increase is due to strength in corporate net income tax, sales and use tax,…
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program until Monday, October 25, 2021. Instructions and guidelines for the 2021-2022 program are available on www.osfc.pa.gov. All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer…
32,934 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 4% increase compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,444,973. The commonwealth is now 24th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Alaska, West Virginia, and Wyoming continuing to make up the top three. The number…
The state Department of Transportation is hosting Virtual Innovation Days to provide a unique opportunity for collaboration among PennDOT employees, local government officials and employees, and other transportation stakeholders across Pennsylvania. Learn about transportation innovation at both the state and local levels. Attendees can…
As announced earlier this week, the state Department of Transportation has estimated that the total amount of liquid fuels funds for the 2022 distribution will be about 2% less than last year’s estimate. Often the actual distribution is higher than…
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund grants until November 5, 2021. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Awards will be made next year and funded in July 2022. Projects that will be considered should…
PSATS remains committed to the safety of our members and staff. PSATS will continue to follow appropriate state and federal safety guidelines as well as those of the Hershey Lodge. If any additional information and/or changes occur, all attendees will be…
Don’t miss PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute, on Thursday evening, October 14, scheduled for the Hershey Lodge. The fun-filled historic event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute, will kick off with a reception at 6…
PSATS is calling on Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pa. Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to restore funding to municipalities that host establishments that hold liquor licenses in the commonwealth. In a recent news release, the PLCB reported record sales for…
The Independent Fiscal Office published a research brief on the status of public pension funds in the commonwealth. The report looks at both the state pension system as well as local pension systems. The brief notes that since 2009, distresses…
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