FEATURE ARTICLES• Keep It Flowing: PENNVEST Provides Funding Stream for Municipal Water Projects• Wintertime Warriors: Township Crews Prepare for Unpredictable, Changing Winter Weather Patterns• PSATS’ Educational Conference and Exhibit Show: Education, Networking, and Policy• More Than Just Numbers: Elected Auditors…
The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2026 bid limits in the November 29, 2025, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2026, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will increase from $23,800…
Do you have questions about your township’s organization meeting? Not sure what is required? Be sure to attend PSATS’ webinar tomorrow, December 2, 2025, at noon, Get Prepared for the 2026 Organization Meeting. PSATS will review best practices to help ensure that your township…
Yesterday, the state Department of Community and Economic Development announced more than $900,000 in grant awards for the Municipal Assistance Program. Winning projects include an update to the multimunicipal comprehensive plan for Parks, Gilpin, and Bethel townships and Leechburg Borough…
Today, in Coleman v. Parkland School District, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted a major victory for local government efficiency when it ruled that Section 712.1 of the Sunshine Act unambiguously creates four freestanding exceptions to the general prohibition that an agency…
As the year winds down, it’s time to honor the dedicated service of your township supervisors. If you have one or more supervisors departing, we invite you to submit a Service Recognition Request Form for each individual. There is no minimum service requirement to qualify for a certificate; every contribution…
DEP has $23 million in funding from the Driving PA Forward Pennsylvania Freight Innovations in Transportation (PA-FIT) Grant Program for projects that will replace or retrofit fleet diesel-powered highway and nonroad vehicles, engines, and equipment. Due to response in the program, the…
Last week the Public Utility Commission unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to codify existing safeguards related to payment arrangements, winter terminations, medical certifications and other essential standards to provide utilities and consumers with clear expectations during a period of heightened…
Stepping into a township leadership role is exciting, but it comes with big responsibilities. PSATS’ Local Government Boot Camp is designed to make sure you’re ready. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: Whether you’re newly elected, appointed, or just need a refresher,…
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