In the PAAZO Virtual Fall Seminar, learn from experts on a wide variety of topics pertinent to your duties as a municipal zoning official. Click here for agenda and to register.
Impact Fees Projected to Increase in 2022
The Independent Fiscal Office released its Monthly Economic Update, which features articles on the natural gas impact fee and renter eviction filings. Due to increased prices of natural gas, the IFO anticipates an increase of nearly $75 million in total…
ARP Rules Update
While there are still no published updates relative to rules or eligibility standards from US Treasury for ARP funds, PSATS has learned from NATaT that the U.S. Treasury is not going to require ID.me registration for Non-Entitlement Units (communities with populations less than 50,000) and that they are working on a more “user friendly” reporting system. We will keep…
Pfizer Requests FDA Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have asked the Food and Drug Administration for Emergency Use Authorization of their coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 12. In anticipation of the submission, the FDA scheduled a meeting on the application for October 26. Click here for more.
Governors Agree to Share Gun Crime Data
Gov. Tom Wolf, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont have agreed to share crime gun data to prevent gun violence and enhance public safety. The agreement allows law enforcement agencies from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and…
Turnpike to Install, Lease Excess Broadband Capacity
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is installing a large-scale fiber optic broadband network in the eastern part of its system to enhance its communication capacity. The 220-mile fiber optic network will extend broadband to underserved areas and generate non-toll revenue through a partnership with…
More resolutions are coming in from County Conventions.
More resolutions are coming in from County Conventions. It’s not too late to register for PSATS’ 2021 Business Meeting next week in Hershey! Click here to learn more!
PEMA Announces Millions Available for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced the new FEMA Disaster Mitigation Grants, called the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This program helps communities implement hazard mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters….
PA American Water Awards $500 Grants to Fire Companies
Pennsylvania American Water has awarded 100 fire companies grants of $500 each through its Firefighting Support Program. The grants are a thank-you for the valuable service fire departments provide to the community. Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran said, “Water…
Law Firm Holding Right-to-Know Law Webinar
The law firm of Nauman Smith will hold a free webinar on Wednesday, October 13, from noon to 1 p.m. on Addressing Frequent Issues under the Right-to-Know Law. The session will provide helpful tips on resolving common issues in the public records process. The session will…
