Yesterday, PSATS issued a news release reflecting comments received since Executive Director Dave Sanko’s appointment to Gov. Tom Wolf’s new Transportation Revenue Options Commission. Sanko was named to represent townships and other local governments in looking for ways to fund…
Township officials may take a brief anonymous survey until April 6 to grade the state Department of Transportation’s winter services, rank snow removal priorities, and provide expectations for timely response for safe and passable roadways. Click here to take the…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and equipment purchases…
Police departments have until April 1 to apply for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board grants to prevent and investigate unlawful gaming in municipalities. Grants can be used for training, defraying the cost of investigations, deterrence efforts, and more. A total of $2…
If your municipality’s pension is managed by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS) and you have not received your 2019 statement, the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recommends that you omit all pension data in the Trust…
The state Department of Transportation is asking for township officials to share their feedback on its 12-Year Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the Freight Movement Plan. These plans help PennDOT develop its funding and project priorities for the future. This year,…
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was 7.3%, a full point above the January national unemployment rate of 6.3%. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work –…
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has provided results from recent public water system sampling for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Of the identified systems, 65% did not have detectable levels of PFAS. Of those with detectable PFAS, seven…
2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Access – $99.00 Whether you are missing coming to Hershey for PSATS’ 2021 Annual Educational Conference or have not yet had the opportunity to attend the State Association’s Annual Educational Conference, PSATS has a great offer…
Gov. Tom Wolf has created a commission to explore comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania’s road and bridge system. PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko has been appointed to the commission to represent townships and local government. Wolf proposes phasing out…
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