Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the investment of $178 million in grants and loans for 14 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 11 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. Click here to view the awards.
Levine Nominated for Biden Administration
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Gov. Tom Wolf offered congratulations expects to announce Dr. Levine’s replacement later this week.
DCNR Grants Available for Community Parks, Recreation
State Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources Cindy Adams Dunn has announced that applications are now being accepted for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania. Applications are due April 14. Local governments and recreation and conservation organizations may…
LTAP Offers Virtual Drop-In Session on Newly Updated PennDOT Pub 213 (Work Zones)
The state Department of Transportation recently announced that it has updated its Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines, which establishes the standards for temporary traffic control (work zones) on all public roads in Pennsylvania. The new updates take effect March…
REAL IDs Needed for Air Travel Beginning October 1
Beginning October 1, 2021, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation…
PennDOT Seeks Local Input on Road Robots; Webinar Scheduled for January 20
The state Department of Transportation has developed draft Policy and Procedures for PDD Operations. PDDs are personal delivery devices, or autonomous robots, that are designed to deliver packages to consumers in Pennsylvania. Act 106 of 2020 authorizes the use of these devices on sidewalks and in pedestrian areas and along…
2021 PSATS Calendar Now Available on Our Website
Based on member demand and in response to delayed postal deliveries, the entire 2021 PSATS member calendar is now available on psats.org. Go to “Newsroom” and select “2021 PSATS Calendar” or click here. Hopefully, your hard copy of the calendar…
PSATS’ 2021 Calendar on Its Way
We continue to get inquiries from townships asking about the 2021 PSATS calendar and whether we produced one for every township again in 2021. Indeed, the answer is YES, and we mailed the 2021 calendar on December 23. However, due to post office staffing issues, high mail volume, and the holidays, the U.S. Post Office hasn’t…
Reminder: Commonwealth Accepting Fire Company and EMS Grant Applications
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program until January 25, 2021. Smaller grants should be expected due to the expanded eligibility of applicants. Written instructions and guidelines…
Looking for Upcoming Report Deadlines?
While you are waiting for your calendar to arrive, here are upcoming filing deadlines: January 15: Tax Information Form (DCED-CLGS-2565) January 31: Actual Use Report of State Funds (MS-965) February 1: Report of Elected and Appointed Officials (DCED-CLGS-19) February 1:…
